MWANZO CHEMUSU V FESTO LUYALE (Civil Appeal 37 of 2010) [2012] KEHC 1371 (KLR) (10 October 2012)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1371
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1371 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the subordinate courtCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs as the agreement is binding against the appellant and enforceable.
Facts
The appellant's son married the respondent's daughter, who died during childbirth. The respondent claimed four heads of cattle and funeral expenses based on Luhya customary law. The appellant denied the claim and stated his son was an adult.
Issues
- Validity of the contract between the respondent and the appellant
- Appellant's liability for the agreement
- Responsibility of the husband to pay dowry
- Enforceability of the agreement
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent was to be paid four heads of cattle and funeral expenses, and the appellant participated in the agreement. The appellant's denial of the agreement and signature is not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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