Njue Mugo v Mutegi Mugweta & Mugo and Murango Mining Company Ltd (Civil Case 8 of 2016) [2017] KEHC 2632 (KLR) (12 October 2017) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2632
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2632 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2017
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for interim measures and preservation of assetsCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The court finds that the application is improper and that the applicant cannot seek final orders at an interlocutory stage. The court cannot issue final orders or reliefs sought in a suit without hearing all the parties.
Facts
The plaintiff, Njue Mugo, is a director of Mugo and Murango Mining Company Ltd along with the defendant, Mutegi Mugweta. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has locked him out of the business and is oppressing him for his own benefit.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Interim measures and preservation of assets
- Arbitration clause
Reasoning
The court agrees with the respondent that granting prayers 2 & 3 in this application at this stage will determine the suit. The court also finds that the applicant's prayers under Order 40 Rule 10 are incompetent for want of specificity.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act No. 4 of 1995
- Civil Procedure Rule
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