Chepchirchir Bomet Fraser v National Bank of Kenya [2016] KEHC 1383 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1383
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1383 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2016
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from a decision in a consolidated caseCoramJANET MULWA
Holding
The court declared that the defendant (bank) held no legal charge over the properties in question.
Facts
The plaintiff, Chepchirchir Bomet Fraser, sued the defendant, National Bank of Kenya, seeking a declaration that the bank held no legal charge over two loan-related properties. The case was consolidated with another case involving similar properties under threat of sale.
Issues
- Validity of the legal charge over the properties
- Dispute over the discharge of loans
Reasoning
The court found the matter to be purely commercial and within the jurisdiction of the High Court. It upheld the consolidation of the cases and the declaration sought by the plaintiff.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The two cases will proceed for hearing before the High Court
- The lead file will be HCCC No. 246 of 2009
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