Utility Capital Management Ltd v Ekaa Afrika Limited & 3 others [2021] KEHC 4380 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4380
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4380 (KLR)
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramMustafa
Holding
The Court held that the Plaintiff is the legal and beneficial owner of the financed receivables and ordered the transfer of part payment to the Plaintiff's controlled bank account.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendants for breach of contract and other claims related to a Master Receivables Purchase Agreement. The Defendants entered into the agreement and acknowledged the Plaintiff's ownership of the financed receivables.
Issues
- Existence of a valid and enforceable contract between the Plaintiff and the 1st Defendant.
- Whether there has been a breach of said contract.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to its claim for USD 380,368.18 together with the claim for Special Damages.
Reasoning
The Court considered the evidence and the contract terms, finding that the Plaintiff is the rightful owner of the financed receivables and ordered the transfer of part payment to the Plaintiff's controlled bank account.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed, and the consent order was upheld.
Orders
- A freeze order against the 1st Defendant's bank account number xxxxxxxx held at Equity Bank, Kilimani Branch, pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
- The sum of Kshs. 13,651,742.80 wired by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology to the 1st Defendant's bank account number xxxxxxxx held at Equity Bank, Kilimani Branch be transferred to the Plaintiff's controlled bank account number xxxxxxx held at Standard Chartered Bank, Harambee Avenue Branch, Nairobi.
Remedies
- Transfer of part payment to the Plaintiff's controlled bank account.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act Cap 80, Laws of Kenya
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