MASARI DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED V UAP PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED [2013] KEHC 2739 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2739
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2739 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2013
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) in Civil Case 433 of 2011Corampresiding judge
Holding
The Court held that the brake failure was not within the policy's coverage and that the Defendant is not liable under the policy.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Masari Distributors Limited, claims a total loss of its motor vehicle (registration numbers KBC 170S and ZC 8984) due to a brake failure accident on 10 August 2010. The Defendant, UAP Provincial Insurance Company Limited, refused to compensate the Plaintiff, citing the policy's exceptions.
Issues
- Was the brake failure within the policy's coverage?
- Was the Defendant liable under the policy?
- Was the Defendant in breach of the policy by repudiating the contract?
Reasoning
The Court found that the brake failure was a mechanical breakdown, which falls under the policy's exceptions, and thus the Defendant is not liable.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim for compensation was dismissed.
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