The Court of Appeal has issued a stern warning to parties involved in contract disputes, emphasizing the prohibition of taking contradictory positions in court proceedings.

• A party cannot deny the existence of a contract and subsequently rely on it to claim breach.
• This ruling impacts various Kenyan transactions, including vehicle purchases and business deals.
• The decision stemmed from a dispute involving a Ksh4 million lorry purchase where the seller first denied an agreement before claiming breach.