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K-REP BANK LIMITED v POST & TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMPLOYEES HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED [2011] KEHC 785 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 785 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
785
Citation
[2011] KEHC 785 (KLR)
Decided
11 November 2011
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TypeCommercial & TaxPostureApplication for striking out of Defence and CounterclaimCoramM. G. MUGO
Holding

The application for striking out of the Defendant's Statement of Defence and Counterclaim is granted.

Facts

The Plaintiff, K-REP Bank Limited, seeks orders for the striking out of the Defendant's Statement of Defence and Counterclaim, and for judgment against the Defendant in the sum of KShs. 45,872,104.10 with interest.

Issues

  1. Defendant's indebtedness to the Plaintiff
  2. Sham and frivolous nature of the Statement of Defence and Counterclaim
  3. Abuse of court process
  4. Delay in determination of the matter
  5. Prejudice to the Plaintiff's interests

Reasoning

The court found the Defendant's Statement of Defence and Counterclaim to be a sham, frivolous, and intended to delay the matter.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Defendant's Statement of Defence and Counterclaim struck out
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