Joseph C. Chepkwony v Kiptagich Tea Estate Limited [2007] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 310
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2007
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for Mandatory InjunctionCoramM. KOOME
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff, Joseph Chepkwony, deposited a Nissan Lorry with the defendant, Kiptagich Tea Estate Limited, in April 2005 under a monthly payment contract. The defendant allegedly kept the vehicle at unknown locations and did not respond to the plaintiff's demands for its release.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has established a prima facie case to justify a mandatory injunction.
- Whether the application was brought under the correct provisions of the law.
Reasoning
The plaintiff failed to demonstrate a clear case to justify a mandatory injunction and the application was brought under the wrong provisions of the law.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Morris & Co. Limited vs. Kenya Commercial Limited & Others [2003] EALR 607
- Mrao Ltd v. First American Bank of Kenya Ltd & 2 others [2003] KLR 125
- Kenya Commercial Finance Co. Ltd. vs. African Education Society & Others C.A. No. 142 of 1999 (unreported)
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