Chege v Serwin & 4 others (Civil Application E068 of 2023) [2024] KECA 365 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 365
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 365 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to adduce further evidenceCoramD. K. MUSINGA, K. M'INOTI, MUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The applicant, Stephen Chege Githae, filed an originating summons in the Environment and Land Court seeking a declaration of adverse possession and an injunction against the respondents. The respondents opposed the application, citing lack of cause of action and the death of the deceased respondent.
Issues
- Whether the applicant can adduce further evidence under rule 31 of the Court of Appeal Rules 2022.
- The relevance and value of the evidence sought to be adduced.
Reasoning
The applicant failed to disclose when he obtained information about the deceased's succession cause and the missing evidence. The evidence sought is not directly relevant to the appeal and does not point to any willful deception.
Outcome
Application dismissed
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