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South Nyanza Sugar Co. Ltd v Melkisedek Nyiratho [2020] KEHC 5570 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 5570 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5570
Citation
[2020] KEHC 5570 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree by Hon. R. O. Odenyo, Senior Principal MagistrateCoramA. C. Mrima
Holding

The contract was not valid and Appellant did not breach it, thus the Respondent did not suffer any loss.

Facts

Respondent filed a suit against Appellant claiming breach of a Growers Cane Farming and Supply Contract, alleging Appellant failed to harvest a plant crop and two ratoon crops, resulting in loss.

Issues

  1. Existence and validity of the contract
  2. Breach of contract by Appellant
  3. Loss suffered by Respondent

Reasoning

The court found the contract was not valid and Appellant did not breach it, hence the Respondent did not suffer any loss.

Outcome

Affirmed

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