Stephen Odhiambo Mwaro v Thomas Otoyo Mwaro [2019] KEELC 1691 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1691
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 1691 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The suit is dismissed as res judicata and the plaintiff's claims are not merited.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant are sons of the late Thomas Mwaro Mung’oma. The plaintiff was the registered proprietor of L.R. No. North Wanga/Koyonzo/971, which was split between the plaintiff (6.5 acres) and the defendant (2 acres) by a decision of the Matungu Land Disputes Tribunal. The defendant then caused the land to be sub-divided into L.R. Nos. North Wanga/Koyonzo/2909 and 2910 in his name.
Issues
- Cancellation of L.R. Nos. North Wanga/Koyonzo/2909 and 2910
- Defendant's right to a minimum and fair share of 2 acres
Reasoning
The court finds the plaintiff's suit res judicata as it was previously raised in a judicial review proceeding, and the issues are the same.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
Cases cited (1)
- Kakamega HC Misc. Civil application No. 137 of 2013
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