Daniel Nzioki Kiangi & 2 others v Priscilla Musili Mulwa, Mutuku Kimanthi, Mueni Kikuswi (Suing on their Own Behalf and on Behalf of 47 Members of Meka Self Help Group) [2021] KEHC 12788 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12788
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 12788 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate in Makindu PMCC No. 163 of 2009CoramBosire, Crawshaw, Onyango Otieno
Holding
The Court of Appeal finds that the Appellants are not liable for the conversion of the Group's funds and that the written agreement is valid.
Facts
The Respondents, as the Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer of Meka Self Help Group, sought judgment against the Appellants for Kshs 282,028 for money collected on behalf of the Group that was allegedly converted to the Appellants' personal use.
Issues
- Whether the Appellants are liable for the conversion of the Group's funds
- Whether the Appellants' admission of liability and the written agreement are valid
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal reviews the evidence and finds that the Appellants did not clearly fail on any point, and the trial judge's findings are entitled to great weight.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Co. [1968] EA 123
- Peters vs. Sunday Post Limited [1958] EA 424
- Ephantus Mwangi and Another vs. Duncan Mwangi Civil Appeal No. 77 of 1982 [1982-1988] 1KAR 278
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