Cannon Assurance (Kenya) Limited v Kandhari Brothers Limited [2016] KEHC 1656 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1656
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1656 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 August 2016
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramG. L. NZIOKA
Holding
The Court finds that the Plaintiff has proved its claim and enters judgment in favor of the Plaintiff for Kshs. 4,194,392, interest, and costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Cannon Assurance (Kenya) Limited, sued the Defendant, Kandhari Brothers Limited, for outstanding insurance premia of Kshs. 4,194,392 as of August 31, 2000. The Plaintiff claimed interest, costs, and other relief. The Defendant denied the claim and argued that the Plaintiff's claims were time-barred under the Limitations of Action Act.
Issues
- Did the Plaintiff issue policies in favor of the Defendant?
- Is the Defendant obliged to pay the sums debited by the Plaintiff?
- Are the Plaintiff's claims for certain Debit Notes time-barred?
- What amount (if any) is due and owing by the Defendant to the Plaintiff?
- Is the Plaintiff entitled to interest at Bank rates?
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plaintiff's claims were not time-barred and that the Plaintiff had provided sufficient evidence to support its claim.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff
Orders
- A sum of Kshs 4,194,392.00
- Costs on the Suit
- Interest on (a) and (b) above at Court rates from the time of filing the suit to payments in full
Remedies
- Judgment for the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitations of Action Act
- Insurance Act
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