Mwikali & another v Mutungi & 3 others (Civil Appeal 189 of 2019) [2026] KECA 231 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 231
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 231 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the ruling and order of the Environment & Land Court at MakueniCoramP. O. KIAGE, K. M'INOTI
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the ruling of the Environment and Land Court.
Facts
The appellants filed a suit against the respondents in the Environment and Land Court at Makueni, which was struck out with costs due to the doctrine of res judicata. The ELC found that the issues raised in the suit were directly or substantially in issue in two consolidated suits heard and finally determined by the High Court.
Issues
- Whether the Environment and Land Court erred by holding that the appellants' suit was res judicata.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the appellants' suit was barred by the doctrine of res judicata as the issues raised were directly or substantially in issue in two consolidated suits heard and finally determined by the High Court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed.
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