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PRITT NYALE & 5 OTHERS v POLYGRAM RECORDS (EA) LIMITED [2007] KEHC 3230 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3230 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3230
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3230 (KLR)
Decided
23 February 2007
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TypeCivilPostureEx parte suit dismissedCoramJ.L.A. OSIEMO
Holding

The plaintiff's suit fails and is dismissed.

Facts

The plaintiffs, a musical band, entered into an agreement with the defendant to produce and distribute their hit song 'Harusi' under their own label. The defendant breached the agreement by refusing to pay royalties and continuing to produce and market the song without permission.

Issues

  1. Defendant's breach of contract
  2. Plaintiffs' entitlement to royalties and injunction

Reasoning

The plaintiffs failed to prove their special damages due to the unsatisfactory evidence regarding the number of records sold. The court also noted that the defendant could not be traced.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • SHABANI V. NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL [1982-1988] 1KLR 681
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