Marta Wangechi Kimani v Kenneth Kaunda Kimani & 6 others [2017] KEELC 422 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 422
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 422 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2017
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TypeLand DisputePosturePlaintiff seeks to be joined as an interested party to challenge a property transferCoramJ.G. KEMEI
Holding
The Plaintiff's application to be joined as an interested party is dismissed
Facts
The Plaintiff claims the Defendant transferred a property without her spousal consent, while the Defendant claims the Plaintiff had given consent. The Plaintiff denies being married to the Defendant and claims the property was given to her by her husband.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is an interested party entitled to be joined in the suit
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim of spousal consent is valid
Reasoning
The Plaintiff has not demonstrated her interest in the matter sufficiently to warrant her being joined as an interested party. She has not shown she is a spouse or made a financial contribution to the property.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff/Respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioki Muruatetu & Anor. Vs Republic & 5 Others (2016) eKLR
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