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MATHINGIRA WHOLESALERS COMPANY LTD v KIMWATU KANYUNGU [2008] KEHC 3581 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 3581 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3581
Citation
[2008] KEHC 3581 (KLR)
Decided
5 May 2008
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TypeInterlocutory ApplicationPosturePlaintiff seeks injunctions and mandatory injunction against the defendantCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding

The court grants an injunction restraining the defendant from holding himself as the Chairman of the Plaintiff Company and a mandatory injunction to deliver company documents.

Facts

The defendant, no longer the Chairman of the Board of Directors, continued to act as such despite a resolution removing him on 13th October 2007. He allegedly misused the company's bank account and other company documents.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant's continued acting as Chairman is in violation of the company's resolution
  2. Whether the plaintiff can be granted an injunction and mandatory injunction

Reasoning

The court finds the plaintiff has shown a prima facie case and the defendant's actions could lead to irreparable loss.

Outcome

The defendant is restrained from holding himself as the Chairman and is ordered to deliver company documents.

Orders

  • Restraining the defendant from holding himself as the Chairman
  • Compelling the defendant to deliver company documents

Remedies

  • Injunctions

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Company's Act
  • Evidence Act
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