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Ibacho Trading Company v Samuel Monda Nyongoki Ondora & 4 others [2019] KEHC 7833 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 7833 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7833
Citation
[2019] KEHC 7833 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramKimaru
Holding

The preliminary objection fails as the absence of a board resolution does not invalidate the suit. The defendants are not entitled to act as directors of the plaintiff's company.

Facts

The plaintiff filed an application seeking to restrain the defendants from acting as directors of the plaintiff's company and seeking a declaration and injunction.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant have the locus to file this suit
  2. Whether the matter is res judicata
  3. Whether the provisions of section 238 and 239 apply in this matter

Reasoning

The court held that the mere failure to file the board resolution with the plaint did not invalidate the suit. The absence of the resolution is not fatal to the suit.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Leo Investments Ltd vs. Trident Insurance Company Ltd [2014] eKLR
  • Republic vs. Registrar General and others (2005) eKLR
  • Republic vs. Registrar General and 13 Others Misc. Application No. 67 of 2005 [2005] eKLR
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