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Samchi Telecommunications Ltd v SBM Bank Limited [2021] KEHC 13128 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 13128 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
13128
Citation
[2021] KEHC 13128 (KLR)
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureNotice of Motion for Interlocutory InjunctionCoramH. I. ONG’UDI
Holding

The court finds that the plaintiff/applicant has not established a prima facie case for a temporary injunction.

Facts

The plaintiff/applicant, Samchi Telecommunications Ltd, alleges that the defendant/ respondent, SBM Bank Limited, has erroneously listed them on various credit reference bureaus, damaging their reputation and good standing.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff/applicant has established a prima facie case for a temporary injunction.
  2. Who should pay costs.

Reasoning

The court found that the defendant/ respondent's actions were not in bad faith and that the plaintiff/applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show irreparable injury.

Outcome

The application for a temporary injunction is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Giella vs. Cassman Brown & Company Limited (1973) E A 358
  • Thomas Edison Ltd v Bathock 1912 15 C.L.R 679
  • Moses C. Muhia Njoroge & 2 others v Jane W. Lesaloi & 5 others [2014] eKLR
  • Francis Atwoli & 5 others v Hon. Kazungu Kambi & 3 others Nairobi High Court Civil Suit No. 60 of 2015
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