Muia v Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (Tribunal Case E004 of 2023) [2024] WAT 1192 (KLR) (24 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- WAT
- Case number
- 1192
- Citation
- [2024] WAT 1192 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2024
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TypeWater AppealsPostureAppeal from a decision of the Water Appeals Tribunal
Holding
The claimant's case is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
Benjamin Musyimi Muia filed a statement of claim against Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company alleging interference with his water vending business and threats to disconnect his water meter. The respondent denied the allegations and claimed the threats were made by a local Member of County Assembly (MCA) who was not a party to the case.
Issues
- Whether the claimant has established a case against the respondent on a balance of probability.
- What orders should the court give.
- Who should pay the costs of the suit.
Reasoning
The court found that the threats were made by a local MCA who was not a party to the case, and the claimant failed to prove that the respondent or his agents interfered with his water vending business or threatened to disconnect his water meter.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Evidence Act
- Halsbury's Laws of England
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