[2013] KEHC 5823 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant had provided reasonable grounds for enjoining Peter Kariuki Macharia as a party to the suit, as he had received and acknowledged payments relevant to the subject matter of the dispute. The court emphasized that justice requires all necessary parties to be before the court to enable...
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- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 5823 (KLR)
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Alihito Services; Defendant: Kihiumwiri Farmers Limited
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Civil Case 211 of 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Case / Ruling on Interlocutory Application to Enjoin Party and Amend Plaint
- Outcome
- application allowed
- Legal Topics
- Joinder of Parties, Amendment of Pleadings, Breach of Contract, Specific Performance, Return of Deposit
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Parties
Alihito Services
Plaintiff
Kihiumwiri Farmers Limited
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Interlocutory Application to Enjoin Party and Amend Plaint
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the plaintiff should be granted leave to enjoin Peter Kariuki Macharia as the 2nd defendant.
- 2 Whether the plaintiff should be allowed to amend the plaint to reflect the joinder.
- 3 Whether service of process on the proposed 2nd defendant should be permitted.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant had provided reasonable grounds for enjoining Peter Kariuki Macharia as a party to the suit, as he had received and acknowledged payments relevant to the subject matter of the dispute. The court emphasized that justice requires all necessary parties to be before the court to enable a complete and effective determination of the issues. The court was satisfied that service of the application had been properly effected on the defendant, and there was no opposition to the application. Accordingly, the court exercised its discretion to grant the prayers sought for joinder, service, and amendment of the plaint.
Court Disposition
application allowed
Orders
- Leave is granted to the plaintiff to enjoin Peter Kariuki Macharia as the 2nd defendant.
- Leave is granted to the plaintiff/applicant to serve process on Peter Kariuki Macharia.
Full Case Text
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25 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
CIVIL CASE NO. 211 OF 2008
ALIHITO SERVICES………………………..PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT
VERSUS
KIHIUMWIRI FARMERS LIMITED…DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT
RULING
The application for determination is on the Notice of Motion dated 16th November 2012. This application is brought under Order 1 Rule 3, Order 1 Rule 10 and 14 of the Civil Procedure Rules, Section 3A &63 (e) and sec 100 of the Civil Procedure Act. The applicant is seeking for orders that :-
The plaintiff be granted leave to enjoin Peter Kariuki Macharia of P.O Box 1401 Thika in the suit as the 2nd Defendant.
The Honourable court be pleased to grant leave to the plaintiff/applicant to serve process on Peter Kariuki Macharia
The Draft amended plaint annexed and marked AWN1 be deemed as duly filed
That the costs of this application be in the cause
This application is based on the grounds that the said Peter Kariuki Macharia received and acknowledged payment for and /or on behalf of the 1st Defendant in the sum of Kshs. 1,000,000 on the 16th October 2006 being part payment of the land respecting LR No 9214 Thika portions B1,B2 and B3 the subject of the suit in his own name.
The application is supported by the affidavit Alice Wahito Ndegwa who said that she is the director of the plaintiff company She said that on 16th October 2006 the plaintiff entered into an agreement with defendant of sale of LR. No. 9214/B1-9214/B2-9214/B3 which purchase price was Kshs 34 Million. That it wa an express term of the contract that the seller was to give vacant possession of the property which they have not to date and the property is inhabited by squatter. She further avers that 10%of the purchase price vide cheque number 000264 of Kshs 3,400,000. which was acknowledged by Peter Kariuki Macharia and a further Kshs 1,700,000 making a total of Kshs 5,100,000. She further states that the defendant has failed and or refused to transfer the suit property in its name and yet it continues to withhold the deposit and other subsequent payment made to it by the plaintiff which amounts to fraud. She contends that the money amounting to Kshs 5,100,000 is returnable since the defendant is in breach of the contract therefore she seeks for the prayer that Peter Kariuki Macharia be enjoined as the 2nd Defendant who is the director and chairman of the 1st Defendant.
During the hearing on 25th April 2013, the applicant reiterated the contents of the supporting affidavit and sought prayer 2,3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion.
This application was served upon the defendant advocate on 5th December 2012 as is evidenced by the affidavit of service of Joseph K Manzi sworn on 27th January 2013and also a hearing notice served and received by the defendant’s advocates. I am satisfied that service has been effected. The applicant has explained the reason for enjoining the party which are reasonable in my view .Justice requires that a court should be availed all the necessary facts and evidence to help it determine a matter even if it means joining the party.
I therefore grant prayers 2,3 and 4 of the application dated 16th November 2012.
Orders Accordingly
R.OUGO
JUDGE
Dated, Signed and Delivered this 3rd May 2013
In the presence of:-
…………………………………………………………………….Applicant
…………………………………………………………………..Respondent
………………………………………………………………….Court Clerk