NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA LIMITED V AMIN H GWADERI [2012] KEHC 5922 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5922
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5922 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramHon. Mrs. Wachira Principal Magistrate
Holding
The Appellant could not have agreed to call off the execution process without securing the balance due.
Facts
The Respondent used a credit card issued by the Appellant Bank. The outstanding sum due was Ksh.276,399/-. The Appellant obtained an interlocutory judgment and proceeded to execution, which was called off by an agreement. The Appellant claimed Ksh.250,000/-, secured by six post-dated cheques and an immediate cash payment of Ksh.100,000/-.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant could have agreed to call off the execution process without securing the balance due.
- Whether the Respondent's obligation was fully satisfied by paying Ksh.250,000/- and the immediate cash payment of Ksh.100,000/-.
Reasoning
The Appellant had a judgment in its hands, enabling it to stand in a strong position during negotiations. The Appellant could not have allowed the Respondent to pay Ksh.250,000/- without securing the rest of the balance.
Outcome
Affirmed
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