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Rose Wambui Kamau & 2 others v Cecilia Mou Charles Harris & another [2013] KEHC 992 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 992 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
992
Citation
[2013] KEHC 992 (KLR)
Decided
20 November 2013
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to strike out Amended PlaintCoramJ. B. HAVELOCK
Holding

The 2nd Defendant was not a party to the contract and there is no cause of action against him.

Facts

The 2nd Defendant filed a Notice of Motion seeking to strike out the Amended Plaint, alleging misrepresentation, falsehood, lack of reasonable cause of action, and non-disclosure. The Plaintiffs claimed specific performance or damages for breach of contract.

Issues

  1. Whether the 2nd Defendant was a party to the contract
  2. Whether the Plaintiffs have a cause of action against the 2nd Defendant

Reasoning

The Memorandum of Understanding was not signed by the 2nd Defendant and the Sale Agreement does not mention him. The Plaintiffs' cause of action is based on the contract, which does not include the 2nd Defendant.

Outcome

The 2nd Defendant's Notice of Motion is allowed, and the Amended Plaint is struck out as against him.

Orders

  • The Amended Plaint is struck out as against the 2nd Defendant
  • The 2nd Defendant bears the costs of his application
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