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Abdulgader Shariff Saleh & another t/a Jingo Tours & Safaris Ltd v Southern Credit Banking Corporation Limited & 3 others [2017] KEHC 7027 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 7027 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7027
Citation
[2017] KEHC 7027 (KLR)
Decided
3 March 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for leave to amend the plaintCoramHON. P.J.O. OTIENO
Holding

The application for leave to amend the plaint is allowed on terms

Facts

The plaintiffs seek leave to amend the plaint due to the omission of pertinent facts and the availability of new facts that should have been included.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant leave to amend the plaint
  2. Prejudice to the defendants if leave is granted

Reasoning

The court allows the amendment as it is geared towards placing a full and clear case before the court, enabling fair and just determination of the dispute.

Outcome

The application for leave to amend the plaint is allowed

Orders

  • Amended plaint to be filed and served within 10 days
  • Defendant to respond within 14 days
  • Costs of the application to be in the cause
  • Case conference on 4/05/2017

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Stephen Boro Githua vs Formely Finance Building Society & 3 Others [2015] eKLR
  • Bullen and Leak and Jacob precedents of pleadings 12th Edition
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