[2020] KEHC 9872 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 9872 (KLR)

The court found that at the interlocutory stage, the evidence presented through affidavits was inconclusive to determine the parties' rights and obligations or to establish a prima facie case of infringement. The plaintiff, as registered owner and guarantor, executed the charge, but alleged he was defrauded and did...

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 9872 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: Fredrick Kimemia Kimani; Defendant: Piccalilly International Limited; Defendant: Gulf African Bank Limited; Defendant: Joseph Gikonyo t/a Garam Investments Auctioneers
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Commercial Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Civil Case 176 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Interlocutory Injunction Application
Outcome
interlocutory injunction granted for 120 days; suit property preserved pending hearing
Legal Topics
Statutory Power of Sale, Injunctive Relief, Guarantees and Suretyship, Valuation of Security, Fraud and Misrepresentation, Loan Facility Disputes
Source Language
en
Land and Property Banking and Finance Civil Procedure Statutory Power of Sale Injunctive Relief Guarantees and Suretyship Valuation of Security Fraud and Misrepresentation +1 more

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Parties

Fredrick Kimemia Kimani

Plaintiff

Piccalilly International Limited

Defendant

Gulf African Bank Limited

Defendant

Joseph Gikonyo t/a Garam Investments Auctioneers

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Case / Ruling on Interlocutory Injunction Application

  1. 1 Has the plaintiff established a case to warrant grant of interim injunction?
  2. 2 Are the allegations of fraud and/or misrepresentation by/to parties conclusively determinable at the interlocutory stage?
  3. 3 Are the Plaintiff and 1st Respondent liable to 2nd Respondent for outstanding loan facilities that they have failed to redeem?

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that at the interlocutory stage, the evidence presented through affidavits was inconclusive to determine the parties' rights and obligations or to establish a prima facie case of infringement. The plaintiff, as registered owner and guarantor, executed the charge, but alleged he was defrauded and did not benefit from the joint venture or funds. The 2nd respondent bank complied with statutory requirements for exercising the power of sale, including service of notices and conducting a valuation. However, given the conflicting accounts and the need for cross-examination to test the veracity of the claims, the court held that the balance of convenience required maintenance of...

Court Disposition

interlocutory injunction granted for 120 days; suit property preserved pending hearing

Orders

  • An interlocutory injunction is granted for 120 days restraining the defendants/respondents from selling, disposing, transferring, or interfering with LR Nairobi/Block 92/221 Spring Valley, Nairobi, pending inter partes hearing.
  • The 1st Respondent shall continue to service the facility granted by the 2nd Respondent Bank by making payments to defray the outstanding amount pending hearing and determination of the plaintiff/guarantor’s rights.