George Kamau Kimani & 4 others v County Government of Trans-Nzoia & another [2016] KEELC 625 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 625
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 625 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to strike out the suit for res judicata and abuse of processCoramANTONY OMBWAYO
Holding
The suit is dismissed for being res judicata and abuse of the process of the court.
Facts
The plaintiffs are seeking possession of houses in Cherangany Estate in Kitale Town, while the defendants are seeking to vacate the houses due to the plaintiffs' purported unenforceable leases.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- Whether the suit is an abuse of the court process
Reasoning
The court found that the issues in the previous suit were the same as those in the current suit, and the plaintiffs' leases were found to be unenforceable. The court also found that the plaintiffs' reliance on the unenforceable leases constituted an abuse of the process of the court.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The suit is dismissed for being res judicata and abuse of the process of the court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act, Chapter 21, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Reference No.1 of 2007, James Katabazi and 21 Others -vs- The Attorney General of the Republic Of Uganda EACJ
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