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Nawal Abdulrahman Abdalla v Eva Kimea [2013] KEELC 136 (KLR)

[2013] KEELC 136 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
136
Citation
[2013] KEELC 136 (KLR)
Decided
20 September 2013
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TypeLand CasePostureApplication for leave to amend defenceCoramO. A. Angote
Holding

The 1st Defendant's application for leave to amend her defence is allowed

Facts

The 1st Defendant claims to have purchased plot number 9339 from Eric Edward Barallon, but the deed plan number is 189054. The Plaintiff claims to be the lawful registered owner of plot number 9339, which has a deed plan number 189054.

Issues

  1. Whether the 1st Defendant's amendment to her defence should be allowed
  2. Whether the Plaintiff's claim to plot number 9339 is valid

Reasoning

The court has unfettered discretion to grant or refuse leave to amend pleadings to determine the real issues in controversy and to adjudicate upon the rights of the parties fully and conclusively.

Outcome

The 1st Defendant's application for leave to amend her defence is allowed

Orders

  • The 1st Defendant's application for leave to amend her defence is allowed

Remedies

  • Each party shall bear her own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Order 8 Rule 3
Cases cited (3)
  • Eastern Bakery vs Castelino (1958) EA 461
  • British India General Insurance Co. Ltd VS G.M.Parmer and Co. (1966) EA 172
  • Gropper VS Smith (1884) 26 CD
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