Paulo Palmitessa v Giuseppe Caputo [2015] KEHC 2206 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2206
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2206 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal arising from the decision of Hon. L. Gicheha in Malindi CM CC No.415 of 2012CoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent. The respondent shall also have the costs awarded by the trial court.
Facts
Respondent Giuseppe Caputo was awarded 3000 Euros by the Malindi Principal Magistrate's Court in Civil Suit Number 425 of 2012. Paulo Palmitessa appealed the decision.
Issues
- Whether the respondent loaned the appellant 3000 Euros and if so, is the arrangement enforceable?
- Whether the trial court erred in law by finding that a gentleman's agreement is actionable in a court of law.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent did prove his case and the evidence was sufficient to find in favor of the respondent. The appellant's denials were deemed ungrateful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Advocates holding the decretal sum to deposit in court the entire amount being held in the joint bank account within seven (7) days hereof.
- Respondent shall be at liberty to apply.
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