Kenyan case law

KLAUS SCHWILK vs EMMANUEL KARISA MAITHA (Civil Suit 171 of 2001) [2002] KEHC 607 (KLR) (29 April 2002) (Judgment)

✦ Nominal damages for the loss of use of the motor vehicle are awarded at Sh.500,000, together with costs and interest

EQUATOR DISTRIBUTORS LTD. vs C F C BANK (K) LTD. & ANOTHER [2002] KEHC 733 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

M/S BARWAZIR (1993) LTD vs ZAHAR MANJI & 2 OTHERS [2002] KEHC 166 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's application is dismissed as res judicata.

RONALD WANJE vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 388 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are set aside

In Re BERND GERHARD GUSTAN FURCHERT [2002] KEHC 1027 (KLR)

✦ The caveat is invalid and the application is allowed with costs to the applicant.

First American Bank of Kenya Ltd v Shah & 2 others (Civil Suit 2255 of 2000) [2002] KEHC 1277 (KLR) (Civ) (25 April 2002) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims and upheld the defendants' defenses.

National Industrial Credit Bank Limited v Gathuku [2002] KEHC 1113 (KLR)

✦ Summary judgment in favor of the applicant for the sum of Kshs 1,276,064/ = together with interest at the rate of 38.75% per annum from 1st August, 2000.

MA Bayusuf & Sons Ltd v Attorney General [2002] KEHC 1217 (KLR)

BRIDGEUP CONTAINER SERVICES LTD.& ANOTHER vs ISAIAH MWAI MATHENGE [2002] KEHC 525 (KLR)

✦ The ex parte injunction was null and void beyond its 14-day term, and the defendant's distress for rent can proceed.

JOSHUA NGENY BIWOTT vs KENYA NATIONAL ASSURANCE CO. LTD [2002] KEHC 687 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs

Ocean View Plaza Ltd v Attorney General [2002] KEHC 1155 (KLR)

✦ The court declared both the Commissioner of Lands' letter and the Mombasa Registrar of Titles' letter null and void.

In Re: WAHOME GATERI [2002] KEHC 1098 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed and the inhibition is maintained until the final determination of Succession Cause No. 420 of 1997.

JUDITH OKOKI (EUNICE HINGUKI) vs JAMES MUREITHI NGIRIRI [2002] KEHC 814 (KLR)

✦ Appeal is allowed with costs in any event.

JOHN KAGUNGI MWANGI vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 384 (KLR)

Bridgeup Container Services Ltd & Janother v Isaiah Mwai Mathenge [2002] KEHC 1194 (KLR)

✦ The ex parte injunction order is null and void beyond the 14-day period, and the defendant's distress for rent can proceed.

MIGOTIYO PLANTATIONS vs JOHN NGESA AGALA [2002] KEHC 735 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

KABIRO NDAIGA & CO. ADVOCATES vs KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LTD [2002] KEHC 946 (KLR)

✦ The ex parte judgment is set aside, but the defendant shall pay costs of the judgment and of the application to the plaintiff.

PETER M. MWANGI vs DIRECTOR OF PENSIONS[ [2002] KEHC 215 (KLR)

✦ The court grants an order of certiorari and an order of mandamus to compel the Director of Pensions to assess the applicant's pension based on the correct salary scales

PETER M. MWANGI vs DIRECTOR OF PENSIONS [2002] KEHC 210 (KLR)

✦ The court allows the application and grants an order of certiorari and mandamus

RACHAEL WANJIRU RUIRIE vs DAVID NJOROGE RUIRIE [2002] KEHC 914 (KLR)

✦ The grant of letters of administration to David Njoroge Ruirie is revoked and the applicant is granted in terms of prayers (a) and (c).

RACHAEL WANJIRU RUIRIE vs DAVID NJOROGE RUIRIE [2002] KEHC 991 (KLR)

✦ The applicant's application is granted in terms of prayers (a) and (c). The grant of letters of administration to David Njoroge Ruirie is revoked, and the applicant is awarded costs.

LUCY NJERI NJOROGE vs NJOROGE KAIYAHE [2002] KEHC 962 (KLR)

✦ The Court dismissed the appeal, finding that Lucy was a tenant and that the doctrine of frustration did not apply.

M N G vs I G M [2002] KEHC 127 (KLR)

✦ The marriage is dissolved, and the petitioner is granted custody of the child and alimony. The respondent is ordered to pay general damages. The decree nisi is not made absolute until six months after the judgment.

MUKURWEINI INVESTMENT CO-OP vs STEPHEN KARURI NDERITU [2002] KEHC 691 (KLR)

✦ Application dismissed with costs to the defendant. Interim orders are vacated.

EDDAH WAIRIMU NJUGUNA & ANOTHER vs KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD & 3 OTHERS [2002] KEHC 1246 (KLR)

✦ The suit is stayed until the issue of costs is determined in accordance with the provision of Order XXIV rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules.