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Prudenzio Nicholas Gaitara v Patrick Kariuki Muiruri & 2 others (? 1400 of 2013) [2017] KEELC 1755 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 July 2017) (Ruling)

[2017] KEELC 1755 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1755
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1755 (KLR)
Decided
26 July 2017
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Summary at a glance

TypeApplication to join party and order to remove caveatPostureApplication dismissedCoramS. Okongo
The 3rd defendant's application is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Facts

The 3rd defendant seeks to join the Land Registrar, Central Registry Nairobi as a party to the suit and an order to remove a caveat lodged against the suit property's title.

Issues

  • Whether the Land Registrar, Central Registry Nairobi is a necessary party to the suit.
  • Whether the court can make orders against parties not before it.

Reasoning

The court finds that the Land Registrar is not a necessary party to the suit and that the issue of the caveat is not before the court for determination in this suit. The 3rd defendant is advised to institute separate proceedings against the Land Registrar for the removal of the caveat.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Registration of Titles Act
  • Land Registration Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Nairobi CA No. 36 of 1996
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