Benson Theuri v Richard Koisok Cherutich [2016] KEHC 2614 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2614
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2614 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2016
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a preliminary objection
Holding
The 2nd Interested Party's Preliminary Objection is upheld, and the 1st Interested Party is not enjoined as an Interested Party in the suit.
Facts
The 1st Interested Party, Benson Theuri, sought to enjoin the 2nd Interested Party, Richard Koisok Cherutich, as an Interested Party in a suit against Blue Shield Insurance Company Limited, which is under statutory management.
Issues
- Whether the 2nd Interested Party has locus standi to be joined as an Interested Party in the suit.
- Whether the 1st Interested Party has the right to enjoin the 2nd Interested Party as an Interested Party in the suit.
Reasoning
The 2nd Interested Party argued that he has no interest in the matter of Blue Shield Insurance Company Limited and that the case is yet to be heard, thus he cannot be joined in the proceedings.
Outcome
The 1st Interested Party's application to enjoin the 2nd Interested Party as an Interested Party in the suit is dismissed.
Orders
- The 1st Interested Party is required to file replying written submissions within 30 days from 17th December, 2015.
- The matter is to be mentioned on 9th February, 2016 for confirmation of compliance and highlighting of submissions.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Companies Act (CAP 486 LAWS OF KENYA)
- Insurance Act (CAP 487 LAWS OF KENYA)
- Constitution of Kenya
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