William K. Koros (Sued as the administrator of the estate of Elijah C.A. Koros v Nelson Kiptoo & 6 others [2018] KEELC 3587 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3587
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 3587 (KLR)
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TypeLand CasePostureApplication to stay the suit pending the hearing of a separate petitionCoramMajanja, Mwangi Njoroge
Holding
The suit is stayed in its entirety pending the hearing and determination of Kitale Petition No. 8 of 2016.
Facts
The 7th defendant filed an application seeking to stay the suit against him pending the hearing of Kitale ELC Petition No. 8 of 2016. The plaintiff claimed the application was brought in bad faith.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Pending petition
- Ownership and occupation of the suit land
Reasoning
The court found that the application was brought in bad faith and that the pending petition directly and substantially involves the issue of ownership and occupation of the suit land.
Outcome
Stay of the suit
Orders
- Suit is stayed in its entirety pending the hearing and determination of Kitale Petition No. 8 of 2016
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