Chege v Chege (Civil Appeal (Application) 198 of 2019) [2024] KECA 241 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 241
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 241 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2024
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication to adduce additional evidenceCoramPM GACHOKA
Holding
The application is dismissed as there has been no demonstration of sufficient reason to warrant the grant of the application.
Facts
The applicant seeks to adduce additional documentary evidence related to land control and subdivision from the deceased mother's estate, which was not presented during the trial.
Issues
- Whether the additional evidence is relevant and admissible
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated sufficient reason to warrant the grant of the application
Reasoning
The court found that the additional evidence was not new and was referred to during the trial. The documents raised doubts about their authenticity and did not change the trial court's decision.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Hon. Mohamed Abdi Mahamud vs. Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamed and 3 Others [2018] eKLR
- Dorothy Nelima Wafula vs. Hellen Nekesa Nielsen and Paul Fredrick Nelson [2017] eKLR
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