Tropical Technology Limited v Principal Secretary, State Department of Correctional Services & another (Civil Case E321 of 2020) [2021] KEHC 147 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (7 October 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 147
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 147 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2021
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TypeCivilPostureApplication dismissedCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The application is dismissed as the Plaintiff cannot invoke the Arbitration Act to refer the matter to arbitration.
Facts
Tropical Technology Limited filed a lawsuit against the State Department of Correctional Services and the Attorney General, invoking the Arbitration Act to refer the matter to arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff can invoke the Arbitration Act to refer the matter to arbitration.
- Whether the Defendant can be compelled to arbitrate without acknowledging the claim.
Reasoning
The Arbitration Act is only applicable to parties who enter appearance or acknowledge the claim. The Plaintiff cannot force the Defendant to arbitrate.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The Chamber Summons dated 26th November 2020 is without merit and is dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act, 1995
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