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Karatho v Kubai [2014] KEHC 7202 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 7202 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7202
Citation
[2014] KEHC 7202 (KLR)
Decided
6 February 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the lower court granting specific performance and liquidated damagesCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Facts

The appellant and respondent entered into an agreement for the sale of land. The respondent paid the full purchase price, but the appellant failed to transfer the land to the respondent and put him into possession.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court erred in finding that the respondent had breached the agreement
  2. Whether the trial court erred in awarding liquidated damages to the respondent

Reasoning

The court found no merit in the appellant's grounds of appeal. The trial court correctly found that the respondent proved his case on balance of probabilities and made the right decision.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Hudley's Paxendale (1854) 9 Exch 341
  • National Bank of Kenya Ltd v PipePlastic Samkolit (K) Ltd (2002) EA 503
  • Fina Bank Ltd v Spares and Industries Ltd (2000) 1 EA 52
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