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Vishva Stone Suppliers Co. Limited v RSR Stone 2006 Limited [2015] KEHC 8392 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 8392 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8392
Citation
[2015] KEHC 8392 (KLR)
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding

The court finds that the defendant owes the plaintiff Kshs. 5,214,114/40 and awards interest and costs.

Facts

The plaintiff, Vishva Stone Suppliers Co. Ltd., sued the defendant, RSR Stone 2006 Ltd., for Kshs. 5,214,114/40, claiming it was due under an agreement for leasing land and equipment. The defendant admitted leasing the land and equipment but denied owing the sum, citing alternative defenses.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant owed the plaintiff the sum claimed
  2. Whether the plaintiff had terminated the lease agreement

Reasoning

The plaintiff proved the defendant owed the sum, despite the defendant's alternative defenses and lack of evidence.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for Kshs. 5,214,114/40, interest, and costs.

Orders

  • Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for Kshs. 5,214,114/40
  • Award of interest at court rates from the date of filing suit until payment in full
  • Award of costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Payment of Kshs. 5,214,114/40
  • Interest on the sum at court rates
  • Costs of the suit
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