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Kenya Tanzania Uganda Leasing Limited v Mukenya Ndunda & another [2012] KEHC 2188 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2188 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2188
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2188 (KLR)
Decided
28 September 2012
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramA. MABEYA
Holding

The Plaintiff's case is upheld, and the 2nd Defendant is ordered to pay Kshs.3 million in damages and to release the motor vehicle titles within 30 days or pay Kshs.300,000.

Facts

In 1995, the Plaintiff agreed to purchase a Mitsubishi Fuso Lorry from the 2nd Defendant, paying a deposit and signing documents. The 1st Defendant repossessed the vehicle and sold it for less than its value.

Issues

  1. Validity of the Hire Purchase Agreement
  2. Ownership of the Motor Vehicle Titles
  3. Damages and Compensation

Reasoning

The Plaintiff's testimony is believed, and the titles were deemed to be in the possession of the 2nd Defendant as security. The 2nd Defendant's policy of not taking security is not applicable.

Outcome

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • Plaintiff receives Kshs.3 million in damages
  • 2nd Defendant to release motor vehicle titles within 30 days or pay Kshs.300,000
  • Plaintiff to process new titles
  • Joint and several costs awarded to Plaintiff
  • Interest on the amount decreed at 12% per annum

Remedies

  • Damages
  • Release of motor vehicle titles
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