Justine Kasimu Ndolo v Joseph Kamuya Maitha & 3 others [2018] KECA 42 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 42
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 42 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court ruling declining to strike out a plaintCoramR.N. NAMBUYE, M. WARSAME, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent
Facts
The 1st respondent filed a suit against the appellant and others, claiming that they had wrongfully subdivided land without regard to his purchase of 1000 acres from the 2nd respondent, an executor of the deceased's estate. The 1st respondent took possession of the land after the purchase.
Issues
- Whether the suit raised triable issues
- Whether the suit was res judicata
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st respondent's claim did not disclose a cause of action against the appellant and that the suit was not res judicata.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Titus Mutuku Kasuve v. Mwaani Investments Ltd & 4 others [2004] eKLR
- Nicholas Njeru Mbeere v. Attorney General & 8 others [2013] eKLR
- Willis Onditi Odhiambo v. Gateway Insurance Company Ltd [2014] eKLR
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