Joseph Muiruri Njiraini v Joyce Wanjiku Ngugi & 2 others [2019] KEELC 374 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 374
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 374 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramJ G KEMEI
Holding
The judgment is set aside in its entirety, and the case is ordered to be heard on its merits.
Facts
The Applicant filed a motion seeking to review a previous judgment that vested the disputed land in the Plaintiff without hearing the Applicant. The 1st Respondent (the Plaintiff) resisted the motion, claiming the Applicant's absence from the hearing was due to an inadvertent mistake.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to the review of the judgment
- Whether the judgment should be set aside
Reasoning
The Court found the Applicant's absence from the hearing was excusable and not intended to obstruct justice. The judgment is set aside to serve the interest of justice.
Outcome
The judgment is set aside
Orders
- Judgment set aside
- Defendants to refile and serve defense and counterclaim
- Restriction on suit land pending hearing
- Applicant to pay costs to the Plaintiff
Remedies
- Judgment set aside
- Restriction on suit land
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