Klaus Milinski v Kennedy Ogero Mokaya & another [2021] KEHC 2563 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2563
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The court finds that the applicant has proved his claim on a balance of probabilities and is entitled to the prayers sought by him.
Facts
The applicant, Klaus Milinski, filed an originating summons against the respondents, Kennedy Ogero Mokaya and Mokaya Ogutu & Company Advocates, seeking payment of Kshs. 5,000,000 and interest, and a declaration of professional misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the respondents engaged in professional misconduct by withholding monies due to the applicant.
- Whether the applicant is entitled to the sum of Kshs. 5,000,000 and interest.
Reasoning
The respondents failed to defend the suit and were served with the summons and notices. The court ordered the respondents to pay the applicant Kshs. 5,000,000 with interest and to issue a declaration of professional misconduct.
Outcome
The applicant is successful in the proceedings and is entitled to the sum of Kshs. 5,000,000 with interest and costs.
Orders
- A declaration of professional misconduct against the respondents.
- The respondents to pay the applicant Kshs. 5,000,000 with interest and costs.
Remedies
- Declaration of professional misconduct.
- Payment of Kshs. 5,000,000 with interest and costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules
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