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Sabastian Paul Muinde Kathilu (suing through his Attorney Marcella Mbithe Kathilu) v Benl Development Limited [2018] KEELC 2339 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2339 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2339
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2339 (KLR)
Decided
19 July 2018
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a previous order and consent ordersCoramOkongo
Holding

The court denied the defendant's application to review the consent orders and directed the plaintiff to participate in the proceedings.

Facts

The plaintiff, Sebastian Paul Muinde Kathilu, filed a civil suit against the defendant, Benl Development Limited, on 4/4/2018. The case was adjourned to 12/3/2018, where a consent order was recorded. The plaintiff's attorney, Marcella Mbithe Kathilu, was substituted for the plaintiff due to medical reasons. The defendant sought a review of the consent orders.

Issues

  1. plaintiff's right to participate in the proceedings due to non-compliance with a previous order
  2. who the plaintiff before the court is
  3. capacity of a person suffering from dementia to grant power of attorney

Reasoning

The court ruled that the plaintiff's right to participate in the proceedings was not denied due to non-compliance with a previous order, and the substitution of the plaintiff's attorney was valid.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • denied the defendant's application to review the consent orders
  • directed the plaintiff to participate in the proceedings
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