Malindi Management Strategic Ltd v Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd [2021] KEHC 13102 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13102
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13102 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the appellant's counterclaimCoramA. MABEYA, FCI Arb
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs
Facts
The appellant deposited an Italian Lire cheque for 50,000,000 into a respondent's account. The cheque was lost in transit, and the respondent claimed for the full amount. The appellant denied owing the amount and claimed negligence on the respondent's part.
Issues
- Whether the respondent had a claim against the appellant for the value of the cheque
- Whether the respondent was negligent in handling the cheque
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent was a holder for value and that the appellant was paid the full value of the cheque. The court also found that the appellant failed to prove any negligence on the respondent's part.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Bills of Exchange Act, Cap 27 Laws of Kenya
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