Babs Security Limited v Geothermal Development Limited [2014] KEHC 2187 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2187
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2187 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2014
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The court grants an interim measure of relief by way of a temporary order of stay of the termination notice for a limited period of ninety days.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Babs Security Limited, had contracted with the Defendant, Geothermal Development Limited, for security services. The Defendant issued a termination notice, leading to a dispute over the contract's validity and the Plaintiff's investment.
Issues
- Whether to grant an injunction to restrain the Defendant from terminating the contract
- Whether the Plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted
Reasoning
The court found an enforceable arbitration agreement and considered the Plaintiff's investment and potential for multiple labour actions, but decided to grant the injunction due to the nature of the contract and the interest of justice.
Outcome
The court grants an interim injunction.
Orders
- Temporary stay of the termination notice for a period of ninety days
Remedies
- Damages undertaking from the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act
- Inherent powers of the court
Cases cited (2)
- GIELLA v CASSMAN BROWN
- SULEIMAN v AMBOSELI RESORT LTD
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