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ROSE OF SHARON ACADEMY LIMITED v DELLIAN LANGATA LIMITED [2008] KEHC 3690 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 3690 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3690
Citation
[2008] KEHC 3690 (KLR)
Decided
7 March 2008
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss a preliminary objection to an originating summons seeking specific performance of a contract
Holding

The preliminary objection is dismissed as improper and the case proceeds.

Facts

The plaintiff filed an originating summons seeking specific performance of a contract for the sale of land. The defendant filed a preliminary objection arguing that the contract was not valid due to lack of land control board consent, and that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the case.

Issues

  1. Validity of the land control board consent
  2. Jurisdiction of the court

Reasoning

The court found the preliminary objection to be improper and dismissed it, as the matter required ascertaining facts and the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

Outcome

The case proceeds.

Orders

  • The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • MUKISA BISCUIT MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. V WEST END DISTRIBUTORS LTD CA
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