Beatrice Adhiambo Ngiela & another v Mehul Kishorchand Shah & another [2012] KEHC 2256 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2256
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2256 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to strike the 2nd Defendant from the proceedingsCoramH.P.G. WAWERU
Holding
The 2nd Defendant is not a necessary party in these proceedings and is hereby struck out of the suit
Facts
A hire purchase agreement was made between the 1st and 2nd Defendants for a motor vehicle. The 1st Defendant was in possession and use of the vehicle at the time of an accident.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit motor vehicle
- Necessity of the 2nd Defendant as a party in the suit
Reasoning
The registration certificate shows the 2nd Defendant as a joint registered owner, but the evidence indicates that the 1st Defendant was the actual, beneficial, or possessory owner of the vehicle.
Outcome
The 2nd Defendant is struck out of the suit
Orders
- The 2nd Defendant is struck out of the suit
- The 2nd Defendant will have its costs, but against the 1st Defendant, not against the Plaintiffs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Hire Purchase Act
- Traffic Act
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