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Snetor Chimie v Polytanks Limited [2017] KEHC 2205 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 2205 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2205
Citation
[2017] KEHC 2205 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to strike out Defendant's statement of defence and for judgmentCoramRACHEL NGETICH
Holding

The application is dismissed and the matter is referred to Court annexed mediation. The suit proceeds to full hearing to establish the amount owing.

Facts

The Plaintiff demanded payment of Kshs 39,993,490.532 from the Defendant, who admitted owing the money but did not specify the exact amount. The Plaintiff provided invoices, and the Defendant sought a meeting to agree on the amount and mode of payment.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendant's statement of defence discloses triable issues
  2. Whether the Plaintiff's claim should be struck out as there is no bonafide defence

Reasoning

The Defendant admitted owing money but did not specify the exact amount, and there is no evidence of a meeting to agree on the amount or a specific admission of the debt.

Outcome

Application dismissed, matter referred to Court annexed mediation

Orders

  • Referral to Court annexed mediation

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • KCB vs Ultra investment limited
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