Benson Onduso Mogoi v Isaac Obai [2016] KEELC 943 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 943
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 943 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 April 2016
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's claimCoramS. Okongo, J.M. Mutuni
Holding
The plaintiff's claim is res judicata and incompetent, and dismissed with costs to the defendant
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant exchanged plots of land in 1997, but the plaintiff later claimed the defendant had not fulfilled the agreement and sought to reclaim the suit property.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's claim is barred by res judicata due to a previous suit
- Whether the plaintiff fulfilled his part of the agreement to exchange plots of land
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiff's claim barred by res judicata as it was raised in a previous suit and fully determined against the plaintiff. The court also found the plaintiff did not fulfill his part of the agreement.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Uhuru Highway Development Ltd. vs. Central Bank of Kenya & Others CA No. 36 of 1996
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