James Mutugi Mwithi v Dedan Mugo Mwangi [2019] KEELC 3210 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3210
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 3210 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for review of orderCoramNdegwa, Stephen Kaai Mugambi, P.M. NJOROGE
Holding
The court finds merit in the application and allows the plaintiff to name the defendant as Dedan Mugo Mwangi.
Facts
The plaintiff, James Mutugi Mwithi, sought to review an order issued on 8th April, 2019, which named the defendant as Daniel Mugo Mwangi instead of Dedan Mugo Mwangi.
Issues
- Error in naming the defendant
- Prejudice to the defendant
Reasoning
The court ruled that there was an error on the face of the record and that the application was made without unreasonable delay, thus allowing the plaintiff to correct the error.
Outcome
The order is reviewed and the defendant is named as Dedan Mugo Mwangi.
Orders
- Order to review the order issued on 8th April, 2019
Remedies
- Allowing the plaintiff to name the defendant as Dedan Mugo Mwangi
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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