John Kimani v William Kipkurui t/a Wilkori Building Contractors [2015] KEHC 1190 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1190
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1190 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2015
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a judgment and decree of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appellant is awarded Ksh 378,208, interest at commercial rates, and costs of the appeal and the lower court.
Facts
The appellant, John Kimani, claimed payment of Ksh 378,208 for painting works at the Kenya Tea Packers Limited premises at Kericho. The respondent, William Kipkurui, denied owing the appellant any sum and claimed that he had already paid Ksh 308,000 and was entitled to a refund of Ksh 313,000.
Issues
- payment of Ksh 378,208 by the respondent to the appellant
- subcontracting agreement and breach of contract
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was entitled to payment for the painting works and that the respondent had breached the subcontracting agreement.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Award of Ksh 378,208 to the appellant
- Award of interest at commercial rates
- Award of costs of the appeal and the lower court
Remedies
- Payment of Ksh 378,208
- Interest at commercial rates
- Costs of the appeal and the lower court
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