MICHAEL MALUKI t/a Dawntech Computer Training Services v POSTA INVESTMENT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED [2008] KEHC 492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 492
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2008
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
The Plaintiff's applications are dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff is the Defendant's tenant in business premises within Nairobi. The Defendant levied distress for rent under the Distress for Rent Act, Cap 293. The Plaintiff filed several applications seeking various orders, including a permanent injunction and a stay of execution.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's applications for a permanent injunction and a stay of execution should be granted.
- Whether the Plaintiff's application for reinstatement of a chamber summons should be granted.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff is in arrears of rent and the Defendant has the statutory right to levy distress. The Plaintiff's applications are dismissed as they are not supported by evidence and the Plaintiff failed to attend court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's applications for a permanent injunction and a stay of execution are dismissed.
- The Plaintiff's application for reinstatement of the chamber summons dated 11th June, 2008 is dismissed.
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