Marwa v Nyamohanga & another (Civil Suit 23 of 2011) [2013] KEMC 105 (KLR) (22 November 2013) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 105
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 105 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2013
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
The plaintiff's claim is dismissed as it is not supported by evidence and the process leading to the loss of the cattle is not within the meaning of alternative form of dispute resolution.
Facts
The plaintiff, Boke Sagirai Marwa, claimed the return of three heads of cattle and a calf valued at Kshs. 47,300/=, and compensation for the loss of eight cattle. The defendants, Charles Monanka Nyamohanga and Chacha Kenega, denied the claim and claimed the cows were stolen by robbers.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's claim for the return of the cattle and compensation is supported by evidence.
- Whether the process leading to the loss of the cattle falls within the meaning of alternative form of dispute resolution as envisaged under Article 159 of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The plaintiff failed to prove the loss of the cattle and the process leading to the loss is not within the meaning of alternative form of dispute resolution.
Outcome
The plaintiff's suit is dismissed.
Orders
- Each party shall bear their own costs.
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