VALENTINOS FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURERS LIMITED v BATA SHOE COMPANY LIMITED [2011] KEHC 350 (KLR)

Facts

The Plaintiff, Valentinos Footwear Manufacturers Limited, claimed damages and other relief against the Defendant, Bata Shoe Company Limited, for breach of an Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant failed to order sufficient contract goods, supply raw materials, pay consideration, and change designs without notice, leading to losses in production, revenue, and goodwill. The Defendant denied the claims and raised issues of locus standi and the Plaintiff's defectiveness.

Issues

1. Defendant's breach of the Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement
2. Plaintiff's entitlement to damages and relief

Reasoning

The court finds that the Plaintiff failed to prove the claims made in the suit due to lack of proof of liability on the part of the Defendant and failure to establish special damages.

Outcome

Dismissal of the Plaintiff's claims