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Robertson Wamithi Mutahi v Municipal Council of Nakuru[2007] KEHC 2876 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 2876 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2876
Citation
[2007] KEHC 2876 (KLR)
Decided
20 April 2007
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramMARTHA KOOME
Holding

The defendant is ordered to renew the plaintiff's building plans and awarded general damages of Kshs.12,920/-

Facts

The plaintiff Robertson Wamithi Mutahi sought orders for the defendant, The Municipal Council of Nakuru, to renew building plans for his property. The plaintiff also claimed general damages for failure to approve the building plans.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant should be ordered to renew the plaintiff's building plans
  2. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general damages for the failure to approve the building plans

Reasoning

The plaintiff's claim for general damages was not supported by a list of documents and the estimated loss was not reasonable.

Outcome

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • The defendant is hereby ordered to renew the plaintiff’s building plans on parcel of land Nakuru Municipality Block 10/1.
  • The defendant is hereby awarded general damages for Kshs.12,920/-

Remedies

  • The plaintiff shall also have the cost of this suit.
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