Modern Holdings (E.A) Limited Vs Kenya Ports Authority

Case Number REF NO. 1 of 2008
Summary

The subject was that the Respondent had refused to clear and release the Claimant’s consignments imported through its port in the spirit and letter of the Treaty and the East African Community Customs Management Act & Regulations. The Respondent raised a preliminary objection on jurisdiction of the court.
RespondentKenya Ports Authority
ComplainantModern Holdings (E.A.) Limited
Date filedSeptember 24, 2008
CountriesKenya , Tanzania
KeywordTrade
Treaty ArticleArticle 30 , Rule 20

First Instance Judgment

VerdictIt is decided that the court has no jurisdiction to entertain this reference. The court upholds the preliminary objection raised by Counsel for the Respondent and dismisses the reference with costs to the Respondent.
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Date deliveredFebruary 11, 2009
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Appeal Judgment

Verdict
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