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Orthodox Towers Management Company Limited & another v Prime Bank (Kenya) Limited & another [2015] KEHC 580 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 580 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
580
Citation
[2015] KEHC 580 (KLR)
Decided
23 October 2015
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding

The court ordered the defendant to allow the plaintiffs access to the account and release the funds in terms of the motion.

Facts

Orthodox Towers Management Company and the Orthodox Archbishopric of Kenya filed a motion seeking mandatory interlocutory relief to access funds in the Prime Bank account. The 2nd Plaintiff, who incorporated the 1st Plaintiff for investment purposes, had deposited proceeds from the sale of shares in the account.

Issues

  1. Access to funds in the defendant's account
  2. Investment and fiduciary duties

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiffs had a legitimate interest in accessing the funds for the purchase of a property and that the 2nd Plaintiff had incorporated the 1st Plaintiff for investment purposes.

Outcome

The court granted the plaintiffs' application.

Orders

  • Allow Plaintiffs access of the account and release the sought funds in terms of prayer 3 and 4 of the motion

Remedies

  • Access to funds in the account
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