Kamau v County Government of Tana-River & another (Civil Suit 11 of 2019) [2020] KEMC 15 (KLR) (15 September 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [2020] KEMC 15 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 September 2020
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
The court finds the defendants' action unlawful and awards the plaintiff Kshs. 80,000/= for loss of use of the vehicle.
Facts
The plaintiff, Patrick Macharia Kamau, was clamped by the County Government of Tana-River and another (2nd Defendant) for failing to pay Kshs. 3,000/= as an ooading fee. The plaintiff claimed the action was unlawful and sought damages.
Issues
- Was the demand for Kshs. 3,000/= lawful?
- Was the plaintiff justifiably clamped and what damages should be awarded?
Reasoning
The court agrees with the defendants that the plaintiff was liable to pay Kshs. 3,000/= as an ooading fee under the Tana River County Finance Act. However, the plaintiff's claim for damages is dismissed due to lack of specific evidence.
Outcome
The plaintiff's claim for damages is dismissed, and the defendants are ordered to pay Kshs. 80,000/= for loss of use of the vehicle.
Orders
- A permanent injunction restraining the defendants from demanding Kshs. 3,000/= as an ooading fee.
- An order restraining the defendants from clamping the plaintiff's vehicle.
- An order for the defendants to compensate the plaintiff for Kshs. 80,000/= for loss of use of the vehicle.
- Costs of the case awarded to the plaintiff.
Remedies
- Compensation for loss of use of the vehicle
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Tana River County Finance Act
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