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Hamisi Omar Juma & 152 others v Amralai J Rajshi Shah & 2 others [2015] KEELC 119 (KLR)

[2015] KEELC 119 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
119
Citation
[2015] KEELC 119 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for setting aside ex parte JudgmentCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the plaintiffs/respondents.

Facts

The plaintiffs/respondents filed a suit against the defendants/applicants regarding the ownership of a parcel of land. The applicant moved the court seeking to set aside the judgment and grant him leave to defend the suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant is the current owner of the land in dispute
  2. Whether the service of summons was proper
  3. Whether the applicant has a good defense to the claim for adverse possession

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant did not provide a draft defense and that the service of summons was proper. The court also found that the applicant did not provide a good defense to the claim for adverse possession.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for setting aside ex parte Judgment dismissed
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