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Royford Riungu Kuura & 2 others v M.Kuura M’Riria & 2 others [2019] KEELC 2662 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 2662 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2662
Citation
[2019] KEELC 2662 (KLR)
Decided
9 July 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for Urgent Hearing and Stay of ExecutionCoramNdegwa, P.M. NJOROGE
Holding

The application is granted to allow new counsel for the defendant and to stay execution pending inter partes hearing.

Facts

The plaintiffs are seeking to have the judgment of March 19, 2018, set aside and to be heard in the matter. The 1st defendant has lived on the land for 82 years and is aggrieved by the judgment.

Issues

  1. Setting aside the judgment
  2. Allowing new counsel for the defendant
  3. Stay of execution pending inter partes hearing

Reasoning

The court grants the application to allow new counsel and to stay execution, citing the defendant's long-term residence on the land and the need for a fair hearing.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Allow new counsel for the defendant
  • Stay execution pending inter partes hearing

Remedies

  • Allow new counsel for the defendant
  • Stay execution pending inter partes hearing

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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