Peter Kuria v Eunice Muthoni & 2 others [2016] KEHC 8597 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8597
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8597 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2016
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TypeDerivative Suit and Arbitration ReferralPostureDerivative Suit and Arbitration ReferralCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The Plaintiff's application is struck out as premature and the Chamber Summons application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Peter Kuria, is a minority shareholder of two companies, Hotstar Investments Ltd and Hotel Starehe Ltd. He filed a Notice of Motion and a Chamber Summons application.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has the requisite locus standi to file the suit and application.
- Whether the prayers sought by the Plaintiff in the Notice of Motion are tenable.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff did not comply with the procedural requirements for a derivative suit, and the Chamber Summons application was filed too late to be considered.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's application is struck out and the Chamber Summons application is dismissed.
Orders
- The Plaintiff's application is struck out.
- The Chamber Summons application is dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Arbitration Act
- Companies Act
Cases cited (1)
- Manji vs. Dadani
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