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Sansonne Banini t/a The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel v National Land Commission & 4 others [2017] KEELC 2242 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2242 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2242
Citation
[2017] KEELC 2242 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous order denying leave to file a defence and counter-claimCoramHonourable Judge
The application is barred by the doctrine of res judicata and is dismissed.

Facts

The Interested Party/Applicant sought leave to file a defence and counter-claim, supported by six grounds, including that the case was coming up for mention on 30th August 2016.

Issues

  • Whether the application is barred by the doctrine of res judicata due to a previous suit between the same parties and issues already determined.
  • Whether the application should be granted in the interest of equity and justice.

Reasoning

The Court found that the issue has already been determined in a previous suit, and the Interested Party/Applicant cannot seek the same reliefs as in the previous applications.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time was disallowed for good reason.
  • Leave to file pleadings was granted.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • MRADURA SURESH KANTARI –VS- SURESH NANALAL KANTARI CIVIL APPEAL NO.277 OF 2015 (UNREPORTED)
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