Joseph Muoki Kakenyi & 3 others v David Hopcraft & another [2017] KEELC 1884 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1884
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1884 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2017
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication to strike out the suit against the 1st DefendantCoramO. A. ANGOTE
Holding
The 1st Defendant is a necessary party in the proceedings and the Plaintiffs' claim is valid.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim adverse possession of land known as L.R. No. 7590/6, alleging that their deceased father purchased a portion of the land in 1976 and they have lived on it since. The 1st Defendant/Applicant is alleged to have sold the land to the deceased and received the purchase price.
Issues
- Whether the suit discloses a reasonable cause of action against the 1st Defendant
- Whether the 1st Defendant is a necessary party in the proceedings
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs' claim is based on the ground that they were allowed on the suit land by the 1st Defendant upon purchasing it. The court considers that the 1st Defendant is a necessary party and dismisses the Application to strike out the suit.
Outcome
The 1st Defendant’s Application dated 19th November, 2014 is dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The 1st Defendant is a necessary party in the proceedings
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