Canva Trading Kenya Ltd Mombasa v Cecilia Mutave Mutisya [2021] KEMSET 170 (KLR)
- Court
- KEMSET
- Case number
- 170
- Citation
- [2021] KEMSET 170 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2021
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TypeSmall ClaimsPostureClaimant filed a claim for the recovery of a loan and associated interest and penalties.CoramOjwang
Holding
The Respondent obtained a loan of Ksh. 18,000/= from the Claimant, and the interest charged was justified.
Facts
The Claimant, Canva Trading Kenya Limited Mombasa, claimed a loan of Ksh. 18,000/= from the Respondent, Cecilia Mutave Mutisya, which was not repaid. The Respondent failed to appear for the hearing.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was served with the claim.
- Whether the Respondent obtained a loan of Ksh. 18,000/= from the Claimant.
- Whether the 20% interest charged was justified.
- Whether the Claimant was entitled to demand Ksh 72,000/=.
- Whether costs can be given when not specifically prayed
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Respondent was served with the claim and the loan agreement was signed. The Respondent failed to repay the loan and was not present for the hearing.
Outcome
The Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant the principal sum of Ksh. 18,000/=
Orders
- Principal sum of Ksh. 18,000/=
- Interest on the principal sum of Ksh. 18,000/=
- Costs of the suit of Ksh 10,000/=
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Pius Kimaiyo Lagat v Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited [2017] eKLR
- Sangram Singh v Election Tribunal Koteh 1955 AIR 425
- James Kanyiita Nderitu & Another [2016] eKLR
- Mungai –vs- Gachuhi and Another [2005] eKLR
- Signature Tours & Travel Limited -V- National Bank of Kenya Limited [2017] eKLR
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