Corporate Insurance Company Limited v Benjamin Mwangi Harun [2018] KEHC 9460 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9460
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 9460 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2018
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Plaintiff's claimsCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The court dismisses the Defendant's motion to dismiss the suit and grants the Plaintiff's application for judgment on admission.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendant seeking declarations and costs, alleging that the Defendant had no insurable interest in the subject policy and was a stranger to the accident involving Motor Vehicle Registration No KAJ 884J.
Issues
- Plaintiff's privity of contract with Stephen Maina Kagua
- Defendant's insurable interest in the subject policy
- Defendant's liability under the policy
- Costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the Defendant had control of the subject Motor Vehicle and had an insurable interest in the policy, thus making him a party to the suit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment on admission against the Defendant
- Declaratory Orders to the Plaintiff against the Defendant
- Defendant to pay costs of the suit to the Plaintiff
Remedies
- Judgment on admission
- Declaratory Orders
- Payment of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
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