True North Construction Limited v Kenya National Highways Authority [2014] KEHC 2180 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2180
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2180 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The court finds that the Plaintiff's Notice of Motion application was not merited and dismisses it with costs to the Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiff, True North Construction Limited, sought judgment on admission against the Defendant, Kenya National Highways Authority, for the sum of Kshs 26,000,000. The Defendant denied the admission of the sum, citing reasons beyond their control for the delay in releasing funds.
Issues
- Admission of facts for judgment on admission
- Compliance with FIDIC Conditions of Contract for payment certificates
Reasoning
The court did not find a clear and unequivocal admission of the sum owed by the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff did not present evidence of satisfactory completion of works, and the Defendant's Statement of Defence raised triable issues.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Dismissal of the Plaintiff's Notice of Motion with costs to the Defendant
- Directs parties to present their cases at the right forum for a just and expeditious determination of the dispute
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Order 13 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
- FIDIC Conditions of Contract
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