Dioces of Marsabit Registered Trustees v Technotrade Pavilion Ltd [2014] KEHC 4810 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4810
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4810 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2014
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TypeArbitrationPostureApplication for stay of proceedings and referral to arbitrationCoramGikonyo
Holding
The application is dismissed, and the court retains jurisdiction over matters of vacant possession, eviction, and renewal of lease.
Facts
The Defendant applied for a stay of proceedings and referral to arbitration regarding a lease agreement.
Issues
- Validity of holding over tenancy
- Scope and operative nature of the arbitration clause
Reasoning
The court found that the arbitration clause is inoperative due to the expired lease agreement and that the dispute does not fall within the scope of the arbitration agreement.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Dismissal of application with costs to the Respondent
- Further directions on vacant possession and rent owing
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act
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