Rose Wambui Kamau & 2 others v Cecilia Mou Charles Harris [2015] KEHC 587 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 587
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 587 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2015
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant's application for a mandatory /permanent injunction against Plaintiffs' reliance on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)CoramGikonyo, Havelock, Mou
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiffs, and the matter should proceed on trial as directed by Gikonyo J.
Facts
The Plaintiffs filed an Amended Plaint against the Defendant, seeking damages and a sale contract. The Defendant sought to strike out the MOU and the Plaintiffs' reliance on it.
Issues
- Validity of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Plaintiffs' reliance on MOU
Reasoning
The court found that the ruling on the validity of the MOU was not final and that the issue is res judicata. The Plaintiffs' cause of action is based on the sale agreement, not the MOU.
Outcome
Defendant's application dismissed
Orders
- Matter should proceed on trial as directed by Gikonyo J
Remedies
- Costs to Plaintiffs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Ruling of Gikonyo J on 5th November, 2014
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