Jane Wanjiru Kabiruri t/a Janetek Enterprises v Paul Mwangi Warutere & 4 others [2021] KEHC 12912 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12912
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 12912 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for summary judgmentCoramH. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The application is dismissed as it lacks merit.
Facts
The plaintiff claims that the 1st, 4th, and 5th defendants are indebted to her in the sum of Kshs. 15,400,000.00. The 1st defendant admitted the debt through text messages.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has satisfied the conditions for summary judgment
- Whether the defendants have raised triable issues
Reasoning
The court considers the defendants' defences and the disputed documents, finding that the application lacks merit due to the disputed nature of the communication and documents.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (5)
- WZO Konjit Tedla & Another v Osborne Ashiono Mutumira [2017] eKLR
- D.T. Dobie & Company Kenya Ltd v Joseph Mbaria Muchina, CA No. 37 of 1978
- Phillip Chemwolo & Another v Augustine Kubende [1986] eKLR
- Elinda Muras & 6 Others v Amos Wainaina [1978] KLR
- Kenneth Nyaga Mwige v Austin Kiguta & 2 others [2015] eKLR
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