Mary Wangui Karanja & another v Rhoda Wairimu Karanja & another [2017] KEELC 1901 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1901
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1901 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2017
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TypeRecusal MotionPostureRecusal Motion and Setting Aside of OrdersCoramE. O. OBAGA
Holding
The court does not find any reasonable apprehension of bias and therefore denies the application for recusal. The court's orders of 4th April 2017 closing the defendant's case are set aside.
Facts
The defendant/applicant filed a Notice of Motion seeking recusal from hearing the case and setting aside the court's orders of 4th April 2017. The genesis of the application was a complaint made by the defendant/applicant to the presiding judge of the Environment and Land Court.
Issues
- Recusal of Judge
- Setting Aside of Court's Orders
Reasoning
The court found the allegations of bias unsubstantiated and rejected the application. The court's orders were not meant to prejudice the defendant's rights.
Outcome
The application for recusal is denied. The court's orders of 4th April 2017 are set aside.
Orders
- The court's orders of 4th April 2017 closing the defendant's case are set aside.
- Parties are at liberty to take a date for cross-examination of the Plaintiff's witness and for defence hearing.
Remedies
- Costs in the cause.
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