Mulu Mbuvi v John Mutia Syanda [2016] KEHC 1676 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1676
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1676 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2016
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TypeCivilPostureAmended plaint filed, defendant did not file a defenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The plaintiff is entitled to judgment for the outstanding amount of Kshs 766,000/= with interest at court rates from 22nd of March 2010 till payment in full.
Facts
The plaintiff claimed to have lent Kshs. 1,274,000/= to the defendant, with interest, and the defendant had paid part of the amount, leaving an outstanding balance of Kshs. 1,151,000/=. The plaintiff sought judgment for the outstanding amount and interest.
Issues
- Whether the defendant agreed to pay the outstanding amount with interest of 1% per day.
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the prayers sought.
- Whether the plaintiff proved the interest claimed.
Reasoning
The plaintiff proved the amount lent but not the interest claimed. The defendant agreed to pay the outstanding amount but not with the interest claimed.
Outcome
For the plaintiff
Orders
- Judgment for the plaintiff for Kshs 766,000/= with interest at court rates from 22nd of March 2010 till payment in full.
- Award of costs of the suit to the plaintiff
Remedies
- Payment of Kshs 766,000/= with interest at court rates from 22nd of March 2010 till payment in full.
- Award of costs of the suit to the plaintiff
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