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Kenneth Gitonga Nyaga & another v Ichain Hub Limited & 2 others [2020] KEHC 3370 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 3370 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3370
Citation
[2020] KEHC 3370 (KLR)
Decided
2 September 2020
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for security for costs and freezing orderCoramD. S. MAJANJA
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the Defendants

Facts

Plaintiffs invested in online forex trading business with Defendants, but Defendants allegedly failed to pay back investments and used the funds for personal assets.

Issues

  1. Whether Plaintiffs met the threshold to secure security for costs and a freezing order
  2. Whether Defendants used Plaintiffs' money to acquire personal assets

Reasoning

The Plaintiffs failed to show that Defendants were disposing of properties or money with the intention of defeating their claims. The threshold for granting the orders under Order 39 rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules is high.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
  • Awo Shariff Mohamed t/a Asmi Services Station vs. Caltex Oil Kenya Ltd ML HCCC No. 1962 of 1999 [2008] eKLR
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