Mwangi & another v Kassamali & 2 others (Civil Case E896 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14520 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (13 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14520
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 14520 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2022
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramWA OKWANY
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to deal with the matter and the preliminary objections are hereby dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Mwangi and RODEX East Africa, filed a suit against the defendants, Kassamali and Nakuru Automotive Limited, seeking declarations, injunctions, and damages related to debts and trust issues.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Locus Standi of the Plaintiffs
Reasoning
The court held that the High Court has unlimited original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters, as provided by Article 165(3) of the Constitution, and thus the jurisdiction of the High Court cannot be limited by the Civil Procedure Act.
Outcome
The preliminary objections are dismissed.
Orders
- Costs shall abide the outcome of the main suit.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Peter Wachira Gachura vs Jakcline Mbithe
- Francis Ndichu Gathogo V Kitazi Ondaza
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