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Samuel Mbugua Mwangi v Buffet Park Limited; Jerri International Limited (Interested Party) [2019] KEELC 1193 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 1193 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1193
Citation
[2019] KEELC 1193 (KLR)
Decided
16 October 2019
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TypeEviction ProceedingsPostureDefendant's Application for EvictionCoramGithinji
Holding

The application for joinder of the plaintiff is allowed

Facts

The plaintiff, Samuel Mbugua Mwangi, was evicted from his business premises by armed goons despite a reference filed at the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff is a necessary party in the current proceedings
  2. Whether there was a valid eviction order issued
  3. Whether the plaintiff should be protected in his occupation of the premises

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff is a necessary party and should be protected in his occupation of the premises.

Outcome

Affirmative

Orders

  • Application for joinder of the plaintiff allowed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Environment and Land Court Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules 2010
  • Land Act
Cases cited (2)
  • China Young Engineering Co vs L. G. Mwacharo & Another Nairobi HC Civil Suit No. 81 of 2011
  • Francis Kariuki Muruatetu & Another vs Republic & Others Petition NO. 15 of 2015 as consolidated with No. 16 of 2015
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