[2000] UGHC 21

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APPL. NO. 1117 OF 2000 }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4328176 (Arising out of Civil Suit No. 431 of 2000)}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \line }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 TUAHA LUYIMBAZI }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4328176\charrsid16331901 KATONGOLU:}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 ::::::::::::::::}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4328176 :}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 ::: }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4328176 APPLICANT/}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 PLAINTIFF \line VERSUS \line THE LIQUIDATOR OF GREENLAND BANK }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 ::}{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 RESPOND}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 ENT/}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 DEFENDANT \line }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid5402063 {\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 BEFORE THE HON. LADY JUSTICE M. S. ARACH-AMOKO \line RULING \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 This is an application by the Applicant/Plaintiff for an order restraining the Respondent/Defendant from auctioning or selling property comprised in Block 18 plots 526, at Natete, pending the finalisation of Civil Suit No.431 of 2000. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The application was brought under the provisions of Order 37 Rule 1(a) and 2(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules. The grounds are briefly that:}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 -}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid5402063 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 (}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 1}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 ) \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Respondent/Defendant has threatened to sell the applicant\rquote s property comprised in Block 18 Plots 526 at Natete. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 2) }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid5402063 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The Applicant/Plaintiff stands to suffer irreparable loss and damage if the property is old before the finalisation of the main suit. \line }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid4328176 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid13835233 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 3}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 ) }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 It is in the interest of justice that the intended sale is s topped until the suit is fina}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 lised. \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid13835233 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 T}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 he Applicant/Plaint}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 iff, Twaha Luyimbazi Katugulu filed an affidavit}{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 in support of the application on the 14.8.2000. In th}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 e affidavit he attests that he }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 obtained an overdraft facility}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 from the respondent/defendant}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 and deposite d the certi}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 ficate of title of the land in }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 question on 23.11.96. On 22.10.96 the Respondent/Defendant took possession of his vehicle Reg. No.236-UBB with the intention of purchasing it at Shs.7 million. His indebtedness on the principal sum was}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 as a result}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 reduced to }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 Shs.2.7 million and he wro}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 te to the Respondent/Defendant on the 1.399 indicating so. The Respondent/Defendant took possession of his vehicle and failed to deduct its value from his indebt}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 edness or release the vehicle. On the 10.1.2 000 the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Respondent/Defenda nt wrote to him indicating that his indebtedness was Shs.21,773,333. On the 8.5.2000, he received a statutory notice indicating that the mortgage sum was Shs.23,920,000. On the 31.5.2000 he received yet another notice indicating that his indebtedness was Shs.25,859,183, and a threat to auction his property. He disputes the amount claimed and the int}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 erest charged by the Respondent/Defendant.}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 He has instituted Civil Suit No.431 of 2000 in which he claims the value of his vehicle plus lost income. The said suit has high chance of success and he will suffer irreparable loss if the security is auctioned and sold before the finalisation of the suit. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 No affidavit in reply was filed on behalf }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid13835233 of the Respondent/Defendant. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 When the application was called for hearing before}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 me on the 8.9.2000 Mr.}{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Masembe Kanyerezi, learned counsel for the}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 Respondent/Defendant raised a }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 preliminary objection that: \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid213106 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 1) }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The property, the subject of this application is not the property in }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 dispute in Civil Suit No.431 of 2000. O.37 r 1(a) }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 cannot }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 therefore }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 a}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 pply. \line \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 2) }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 \tab The suit, (Civil Suit No.43}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 1 of 2000) is not for a permanent injunction or for restraining the Respondent/Defendant from committing a breach of contract, therefore a temporary injunction cannot be sought under Order 37 rule 2(1) of the Civil}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 Procedure Rules. \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid213106 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 The application is therefore }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 misconceived and sho}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 uld be dismissed with costs. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \line Ms Charity }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106\charrsid16331901 Nakabuye}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 learned couns}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 el for the Applicant/Plaintiff }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 contended that the Application was brought under the proper law, that is Order 37 rule (1}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106\charrsid16331901 ) (}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 a) and rule 2(1). That the land in question is the property in dispute in the counterclaim of the Respondent/Defendant and in the Applicant/Plaintiffs reply to the counterclaim. That the purpose of a temporary injunction is to maintain the status quo, and there is no requirement under Order 37 rule 2(1) that there must be a prayer for a permanent in}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 junction in the main }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 suit before a temp}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 orary injunction can be granted. The application is}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 therefore competent and s}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid213106 hould be allowed to proceed on merit. \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 The relevant part of }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Order 37 rule 1(a) provides as follows:}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \'931. \tab }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Where in any suit it is proved by affidavit or otherwise- \line (a) that any property in dis}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 pute in a suit is in danger of }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 being wasted, dama}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 ged, or alienated by any party }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 to the suit, or wrongfully so}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 ld in execution of a }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 decree or \line (b) }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 .}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \line the court may by order g}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 rant a temporary injunction to }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 restrain such act, or make su}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 ch other order for the purpose }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 of staying and preventing the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 wasting, damaging, alienation, }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 sale, removal or disposition of the property as the court \line thinks fit until the disposal of the suit or until further orders.\'94 \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 It is clear from the above provision that before the court can grant a temporary injunction, it must be proved by affidavit or otherwise, that the property the subject of the application is }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 the }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 property in dispute in the suit. The purpose of this rule is to preserve the status quo, by ensuring that the subject matter of litigation is not destroyed or irreversibly altered before trial, and to protect the right of the Plainti ff as set up in the action from being defeated by some act of the defendant before trial. See: Kaggwa vs Katende [1985] HCB 43., Odido vs Label (EA) Ltd. [1987] HCB 77. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 I have examined the affidavit in support o}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 f the instant application. The }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 land the subject of this application }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 is }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 referred to in paragraph 2 thereof as follows: }{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \'932.\tab }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid2324884 On}{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 the 23}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\super\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid2324884 rd}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 November 1996, I obtained an overdraft facility and deposited my certificate of title of land comprised in Plot 526 Block 18, Natete Kibuga.\'94 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The in p aragraphs 11 and 12, the Applicant/Plaintiff depones:}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 - \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \'9311. I have sued the Responden}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 t in Civil suit 431 of 2000 in }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 which I claim for the value o}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 f my vehicle plus lost incomes } {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884\charrsid16331901 civil}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 suit 432 has high chances of success and I will suffer substantial and irr eparable loss if the security is auctioned an}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 d}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 sold before the finalisation of the suit.\'94 \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 I have also perused the plaint in Civil Suit No. 431 of 200 together with the Written Statement of Defence and counterclaim as well as the reply thereto. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2324884 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2324884 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 According t o paragraph 3 of the plaint filed on 20.4.200, the \'93Plaintiff\rquote s claim against the Defendant is for recovery of motor vehicle 236 UBB Toyota Carina, loss of income, special and general damages, interest and costs of the suit\'94 \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The Respondent/Defendant de nied the claim and instead contended that the applicant/Plaintiff owed it the sum of Shs.23,319,444.66 and that the Plaintiff deposited the said vehicle as further security for an outstanding loan and it was being held as such. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The Applicant/Plaintiff denied the amount in the counterclaim and in its reply, and contended on its part that he did not deposit the vehicle as further security as alleged. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 It is clear from the above that the land the subject of the instant application is not mentioned anywhere in the pleadings.}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 Neither has it been proved by }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 affidavit that it is the subject of the suit. I therefore respectfully agree with Mr. Masembe Kanyerezi that Order 37 rule 1(a) is inapplicable to the }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 instant }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 application. \line The first ground of objection is accordingly upheld. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902

\par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 As for the application or Order 37 rule 2(1), the wording of that rule is clear. The opening statement is:}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 - \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2646902 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \'932(1) }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 In any suit for }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 restraining the defendant from }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 committing a breach of contract or other injury of any kind right.\'94 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Under sub- rule 2(1) of Order 37, therefore the suit must be for restraining the Defendant from committing a breach of contract or injury in order}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 for the sub rule to apply. C}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 ivil suit No.431/2000 is not for re}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 straining the defendant from }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 committing a breach of contract or any oth}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 er injury. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 The suit is for the recovery of motor vehicle Re. No.236 2 UBB, special damages and general damages, interest plus costs. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid2646902 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 For the above reasons, I once more agree with Mr . Kanyerezi that the-provisions of Order 37 rule 2(1) are also in applicatio}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 n. I therefore uphold the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 second ground of objection as well. I am cushioned in my decision by the authorities of: \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 -}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 Nyakuranga vs Esso (U) Ltd [1992] 1 KLR 182 \line - UMSC VS SHEIK Mulumba [1980] HCB 110 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid2646902 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid16331901 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 All in all, I find that the application is misconceived and bad in law and dismiss it with costs to the Respondent/Defendant. \line M. S Arach-Amoko \line JUDGE. \line 14.9.2000. \line \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16331901 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid16151735\charrsid16331901 \par }}