Jones Makau Nthenya & another v Principal Magistrate Court Mavoko & another [2017] KEHC 5635 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5635
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2017
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to commence judicial review proceedingsCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The court dismissed the application.
Facts
Jones Makau Nthenya and Naomi Nthenya are directors of Jomax Consultants Limited. They have been having wrangles over the financial management of the company, leading to accusations and counter-accusations, and court cases between the directors and the company.
Issues
- Whether the Applicants have established grounds for the orders sought of certiorari and declarations against the Respondents.
- Whether the trial court violated the Applicants' rights under Articles 47, 48, and 50 of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court held that the trial court's decision was not without jurisdiction or in excess of jurisdiction, and that the rules of natural justice were complied with. The court also found that the Applicants' rights were not violated.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Constitution of Kenya
- Fair Administrative Action Act
- Companies Act
Cases cited (1)
- Captain Geoffrey Kujoga Murungi vs Attorney General
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