Salim Mwalimu Shee v Macharia Kamau & 2 opthers [2018] KEELC 1858 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1858
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1858 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a preliminary objection to a motion for an order restraining defendants from dealing with the plaintiff's propertyCoramC. YANO
Holding
The court finds that the present suit cannot be barred by res judicata as the issues were not determined on the substantive merits of the case.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit against the defendants seeking to restrain them from dealing with the plaintiff's property. The defendants filed a preliminary objection claiming the suit is res judicata based on a previous case dismissed for want of prosecution.
Issues
- Whether the previous case was conclusively determined
- Whether the present suit is barred by res judicata
Reasoning
The court ruled that the previous case was dismissed for want of prosecution and did not determine the substantive issues, thus the present suit is not barred by res judicata.
Outcome
The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the suit is allowed.
Orders
- The defendants are ordered to refrain from dealing with the plaintiff's property pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
- The plaintiff is awarded costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Garden Square Ltd v Kogo & Another (2003) eKLR
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