John Gathara Kuria v Leah Wanjiku Muthua [2015] KEHC 6604 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6604
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6604 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2015
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramNyamweya
Holding
The Advocate's evidence is not allowed as it involves privileged information and the court finds the Plaintiff will be greatly prejudiced.
Facts
The Applicant is asking the court to block Joseph Gitee Waweru Advocate from giving evidence on behalf of the Defendant in a sale agreement case. The agreement was prepared by the Advocate, who was acting for both the vendor and the Purchaser.
Issues
- Whether the Advocate can be a witness for the Defendant
- Whether the Advocate's evidence is necessary and privileged
Reasoning
The Advocate was the advocate for both parties in the transaction, creating an advocate-client relationship. The court rules that the Advocate cannot testify on matters of alleged variation of the agreement without the Plaintiff's consent.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kamindi Selfridges Supermarket Ltd vs. Kiambu Murutani Company Ltd
- Order 51 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules
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