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Transfleet EPZ Limited v Insta Products EPZ Limited [2021] KEHC 8909 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 8909 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8909
Citation
[2021] KEHC 8909 (KLR)
Decided
25 February 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding

The Plaintiff's claim for Kshs.14,017,550.25/- has not been sufficiently proved, and the Plaintiff's suit is ordered dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Transfleet EPZ Limited, claimed that the Defendant, Insta Products EPZ Limited, vandalized Godown No.10 at Athi River Export Processing Zone, resulting in repair costs of Kshs.14,017,550.25 and interest. The Defendant denied the claims and sought dismissal of the suit with costs.

Issues

  1. Plaintiff's claim for Kshs.2,500,000/- for loss of rent for one month
  2. Plaintiff's claim for Kshs.14,017,550.25/- for repair costs

Reasoning

The court found that the Plaintiff's claim for Kshs.2,500,000/- for loss of rent for one month was not supported by evidence and was not proved with certainty. The Plaintiff's claim for Kshs.14,017,550.25/- for repair costs was also not sufficiently proved.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Section 107(1) of the Evidence Act
  • Section 108 of the Evidence Act
  • Section 109 of the Evidence Act
  • Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & Ano. vs. Stephen Mutinda Mule & 3 Others (2014) eKLR
  • Adetoun Oladeji (NIG) vs. Nigeria Breweries PLC SC 91/2002
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