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SOUTHERN CREDIT BANK CORPORATION v DILRAJ BHUI [2011] KEHC 3464 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 3464 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3464
Citation
[2011] KEHC 3464 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Resident Magistrate in Kisumu C.M.C.C. NO. 747 OF 2004CoramMr. P.
Holding

The court found for the respondent for the sum of Kshs 39,000/= together with costs, dismissing the counter-claim.

Facts

The plaintiff (respondent) claimed for Kshs 39,000/= for uncleared cheque effects, while the defendant (appellant) claimed Kshs 71,422.10 for overdrawn account. The defendant also counter-claimed for Kshs 100,000/= paid against a cheque from Anjali enterprises.

Issues

  1. Whether the effects of the cheque drawn by Anjali enterprises were cleared.
  2. Whether the appellant could debit the respondent’s account, having paid him Kshs 100,000/= as against the cheque.
  3. Whether the respondent is entitled to the sum of Kshs 37,000/= claimed in the plaint.
  4. Whether the appellant is entitled to the sum of Kshs 71,442.10 claimed in the counter-claim.

Reasoning

The court ruled that the respondent’s account was never credited with the proceeds of the cheque, and the appellant could debit the respondent’s account having paid against the unpaid cheque.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The respondent is awarded Kshs 39,000/= together with costs.
  • The counter-claim is dismissed.
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