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Ushago Diani Investment Limited v Jabeen Manan Abdulawahab [2015] KEHC 3432 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 3432 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3432
Citation
[2015] KEHC 3432 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant seeks leave to amend her defence.CoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding

The defendant's proposed amendment to her defence should be allowed.

Facts

The plaintiff filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction to restrain the defendant from selling property and for an order to transfer the property to the plaintiff. The defendant claims she contributed to the plaintiff's company in cash, not in the property.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant's counterclaim is filed within the limitation period.
  2. Whether the defendant's proposed amendment to her defence should be allowed.

Reasoning

The court allows the amendment as it responds to the plaintiff's claim and is not prejudicial to the plaintiff. The defendant's counterclaim is not barred by statute.

Outcome

The defendant's proposed amendment to her defence is granted.

Orders

  • The defendant shall file and serve the amended defence and counterclaim within 14 days.
  • The plaintiff shall file a reply to the defence and counterclaim within 14 days.
  • The plaintiff is awarded costs of the Notice of Motion.

Remedies

  • Allowance of the defendant's amendment to her defence.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Limitation of Action Act Cap 22
  • Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
Cases cited (1)
  • EASTERN BAKERY VS CASTELINO (1958) E.A
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