MANJEET SINGH & ASSOCIATES v PIONEER HOLDINGS (AFRICA) LTD [2012] KEHC 545 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 545
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 545 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2012
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant seeks to strike out Plaintiff's application and final order is in favor of DefendantCoramJ. B. HAVELOCK
Holding
Defendant's Application is allowed, Plaintiff's application and pleadings are struck out, Defendant is awarded the amount claimed in the Counterclaim
Facts
Plaintiff seeks payment for architectural services, Defendant denies Plaintiff's entitlement and claims a deposit was paid but services were not provided
Issues
- Plaintiff's status as a registered architect
- Validity of the oral agreement
Reasoning
Court finds Plaintiff is not a registered architect and there is no evidence of services rendered. Plaintiff's admission and description in the pleadings are not sufficient to counter Defendant's evidence.
Outcome
Defendant's Application is allowed, Plaintiff's application and pleadings are struck out, Defendant is awarded the amount claimed in the Counterclaim
Orders
- Plaintiff's application and pleadings are struck out
- Defendant is awarded the amount claimed in the Counterclaim
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act (Cap 525)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Mapis Investments case
- Bowmaker case
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