Henry Oryem Okello & another v Sukhdev Sighn Lalay [2014] KEELC 348 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 348
- Citation
- [2014] KEELC 348 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final order dismissing an application to strike out a party from a suitCoramL.GACHERU
Holding
The 1st Defendant's application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The 1st Defendant, Sukhdev Sighn Lalay, filed a Notice of Motion seeking to strike out his name from the suit, alleging that the Plaintiffs are not the legal representatives of the deceased owner of the suit property and that he was lawfully evicted by the 2nd Defendant.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs have a reasonable cause of action against the 1st Defendant.
- Whether the 1st Defendant's presence is necessary in the suit to enable the court to adjudicate upon the matter.
- Whether the 1st Defendant's application is an abuse of the court's process and intended to delay the trial of the suit.
Reasoning
The court found that the issues raised by the 1st Defendant cannot be decided on affidavits and that the presence of the 1st Defendant is necessary to enable the court to adjudicate upon the matter. The court also found the application to be an abuse of the court's process.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The 1st Defendant's application dated 30th April 2013 is hereby dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
- Order 1 Rule 10(2) & 14 and Order 51 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Perry Vs Carson ( 1962) EA 515 CF
- Departed Asians Property Custodian Board Vs Jaffer Brothers Ltd ( 1999) EA 55 ( SCU)
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