Alice Chemandan Siyoi v Joel Kiptoo Ng’eno & 4 others [2017] KEELC 2500 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2500
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2500 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2017
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TypeLand SuitPostureApplication to be joined as an interested partyCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding
The court orders that the applicant do file and serve his defence within 14 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant purchased a portion of the suit land and registered it, becoming the registered owner. The plaintiff claims the registration is against the doctrine of lis pendens and aims to frustrate the fair determination of the suit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant falls within the scope of a necessary party as envisaged by Order 1 Rule 10(2) of the Rules of Court
- Whether the applicant's presence is necessary for the court to adjudicate upon and settle all questions involved in the suit
Reasoning
The court allows the applicant to be joined as an interested party, as his presence is necessary for the court to adjudicate upon and settle all questions involved in the suit.
Outcome
The applicant's application to be joined as an interested party is granted.
Orders
- The applicant to file and serve his defence within 14 days from the date of the ruling
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