Sagitarix Limited v Ndwiga (Miscellaneous Civil Application E119 of 2021) [2021] KEHC 197 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (5 November 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 197
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 197 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2021
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TypeArbitration EnforcementPostureApplication for recognition and enforcement of an arbitral awardCoramMW MUIGAI
Holding
The court grants the Applicant's Application to recognize and enforce the arbitral award.
Facts
Sagitarix Limited filed a Chamber Summons Application for orders to enforce an arbitral award dated 17th July, 2020, issued by Arbitrator Ms. Mercy Okiro. The Respondent, Alice Ndwiga, withdrew her claim due to financial constraints.
Issues
- whether the arbitral award should be recognized and enforced by the court
- whether the applicant's claim for 20% of legal costs is justifiable
Reasoning
The court found that the Applicant complied with the Arbitration Act requirements and the arbitral award is valid and enforceable. The Respondent's claim for the excessive legal costs is dismissed.
Outcome
The court grants the Applicant's Application to recognize and enforce the arbitral award.
Orders
- The Applicant's Application is granted.
- The costs of this Application are to be paid by the Respondent.
Remedies
- Recognition and enforcement of the arbitral award
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act
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