In Re Chakama Ranching Company Limited [2010] KEHC 2634 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2634
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2634 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2010
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TypeWinding Up PetitionPostureRespondent's Winding Up PetitionCoramM. K. KOOME
Holding
The application to expunge Madzayo Mrima & Co. Advocates' notice is dismissed. The two firms of advocates are granted leave to file proper notices of appointment within 30 days.
Facts
Chakama Ranching Company Limited was seeking to wind up. The company appointed Nyamu & Nyamu Co. Advocates to represent it, but Madzayo Mrima & Co. Advocates filed a notice of appointment. Nyamu & Nyamu Co. Advocates filed an application to expunge Madzayo Mrima & Co. Advocates' notice.
Issues
- Legal representation of the company and contributors by the two firms of advocates
- Competency of their notices of appointments
Reasoning
The court held that the directors of the company had no authority to appoint advocates and that the notices filed by the firms were defective. The court granted leave to file proper notices.
Outcome
The application to expunge Madzayo Mrima & Co. Advocates' notice is dismissed.
Orders
- Granting leave to Nyamu & Nyamu Co. Advocates to file proper notices of appointment within 30 days
Remedies
- Costs to be paid by the two firms
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Companies Act (Cap. 486) Laws of Kenya
- Winding Up Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Queensway Trustees Ltd vs. Official Receiver & Liquidator Tanneries of Kenya Ltd [1983] eKLR
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