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David Stephen Kamiri Mbiriri v Washington Njogu Kariuki & 2 others [2017] KEELC 428 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 428 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
428
Citation
[2017] KEELC 428 (KLR)
Decided
22 December 2017
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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

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has a prima facie case against the Defendants.
  2. 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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