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ABID ALI HASHIM v ANTONY KIHONGE MUHIA [2008] KEHC 471 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 471 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
471
Citation
[2008] KEHC 471 (KLR)
Decided
28 November 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks transfer of case from Nairobi CMCCC to Mombasa CMCCCCoramSir Udoma Udoma, Visram
Holding

The court orders the transfer of the case from Nairobi CMCCC to Mombasa CMCCC.

Facts

The suit involves a motor vehicle purchase agreement, and the defendant resides and conducts business in Mombasa.

Issues

  1. Whether the Nairobi CMCCC lacks jurisdiction to hear the case.
  2. Whether the case should be transferred to the Mombasa CMCCC

Reasoning

The cause of action arose in Mombasa, and the defendant resides there. The Nairobi CMCCC lacked territorial jurisdiction, and the court exercises its discretion to transfer the case to a court with competent jurisdiction.

Outcome

The applicant's application is granted.

Orders

  • Transfer of Nairobi CMCCC No. 8792 of 2007 to Mombasa CMCCC for hearing and final disposal

Remedies

  • The applicant is awarded costs of the application.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Magistrate's Court Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Kagenyi vs. Musiramo & Anor [1968] EA 43
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