USHABEN SURENDRA PATEL & another v STAGE MATTRESSES LTD [2008] KEHC 237 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 237
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 237 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for stay of proceedings pending arbitrationCoramKihara Kariuki, Koome
Holding
The application for stay of proceedings pending arbitration is granted with costs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs/Respondents filed a suit against the Defendant/Applicant for arrears of rent. The Defendant/Applicant sought a stay of proceedings and referred the matter to arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit
- Whether the lease agreement is valid despite lack of registration
- Whether the matter should be referred to arbitration
Reasoning
The lease agreement provided for arbitration, and the defendant must apply for the matter to be referred to arbitration. The court holds that the matter should be referred to arbitration.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The proceedings are stayed pending the referral and finalization of the arbitration case
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Trustee of the property of Andrews v Brock Builders (Kessingland) Ltd (1997) 3W.L.R 124
- Goodman v Winchester and Alton Railway PLC (1985) 1W.L.R. 141
- Bachelor’s Bakery Ltd v Westlands Securities Ltd (1982) eKLR
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