Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company Limited v Naomi Wambui Ngira & another (Suing as the legal representatives and administrators of the Estate of Nelson Macharia Maina (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 3540 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3540
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3540 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 August 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing an appeal and directing the release of fundsCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The court holds that the decretal sum is still in the possession of Wangai Nyuthe & Co. Advocates and directs them to return the funds to the joint account.
Facts
The respondents filed a declaratory suit against the appellant after a previous judgment in their favor. The appellant failed to file its submissions within the time given, leading to the dismissal of the appeal and the release of funds to the respondents' advocates.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was served with the order dismissing the appeal
- Whether the funds were released to the respondents
Reasoning
The court found discrepancies in the testimonies of the parties and the affidavits, concluding that the funds were not released to the respondents.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the order for the release of funds is set aside.
Orders
- The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs
- The application is allowed
- The orders of 28/4/2020 are reviewed and set aside
- The firm of Wangai Nyuthe & Co. Advocates is directed to return the funds to the joint account
- The appellant is given an extension to file and serve its submissions
- The appeal is heard during the September, 2020 service week
Remedies
- The respondents are awarded the costs of the application
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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