BK v DM & 4 others [2018] KEELC 2281 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2281
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2281 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2018
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TypePetition for Invalidity of DecreePosturePetitioner seeks to invalidate a decree and seek remedies, Respondents defend the decree and seek compensationCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding
Petition is dismissed with costs, decree in Meru CMCC No. 1247/1997 is implemented, conservatory orders are lifted
Facts
B K is a sibling to DM and IG, and both are children of MM. B K inherited the land through Nairobi Succession cause no. 301 of 1995. DM and IG filed Meru CMCC case No. 1247 of 1997, which resulted in a decree.
Issues
- Validity of Meru CMCC No. 1247/1997 decree
- Locus Standi of Petitioner
Reasoning
The court finds the petition unmerited as the petitioner had an opportunity to appeal the high court judgment and did not. The petitioner lacks capacity to file the petition as a guardian ad litem.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Decree in Meru CMCC No. 1247/1997 is implemented
- Conservatory orders are lifted
- Order for compensation to respondents
Remedies
- Costs to respondents
- Compensation to respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Mental Health Act
Cases cited (5)
- John Muriungi Mugwika vs. Charity Mpinda M'ugwika (2018)eKLR
- Nancy Wanjiru Mwaura vs. Gearge Njoroge & 3 Others (2017)eklR
- Noah Talam vs. Joseph Koech Tonui (2013)eklR
- Kiluwa limited & another vs. commissioner of lands and 3 others (2015)Eklr
- Isaac Kipkemboi Chesire & 4 Others vs. Joseph Kimitei Kwamboi & 3 Others and Rose Cheruiyot Rono & 3Others (Interested parties) ELC No. 520 of 2012, Eldoret
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