David Stephen Kamiri Mbiriri v Washington Njogu Kariuki & 2 others [2017] KEELC 428 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 428
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 428 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 December 2017
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decision dismissing the Plaintiff's application for an injunction.CoramK. BOR
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st Defendant as the suit is res judicata.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims ownership of plot numbers N-235 and N-235B in L. R No. 10904/2, which the Defendants claim they purchased from the 3rd Defendant. The Plaintiff bought the property from Muniu Kuria.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has a prima facie case against the Defendants.
- Whether the suit is res judicata.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal brought against the decision of the lower court, which had dismissed the Plaintiff's case on the basis that it was res judicata. The Plaintiff's assertion that the suit is res judicata was not controverted.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application for an injunction is dismissed with costs to the 1st Defendant.
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