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David Mudambo v Violet Musimbi [2019] KEELC 4871 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 4871 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4871
Citation
[2019] KEELC 4871 (KLR)
Decided
28 January 2019
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TypeLand CasePostureDefendant seeks leave to amend defence to include counterclaim.CoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding

The court grants the defendant's application to amend the defence to include a counterclaim.

Facts

Defendant Violet Musimbi seeks to amend her defence to include a counterclaim, claiming to be the widow of the deceased and a lawful beneficiary of his estate.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant's amendment to include a counterclaim is allowed.
  2. Whether the plaintiff has the authority to bring the suit and defend it.

Reasoning

The court finds the defendant's amendment relevant and grants the application, provided the plaintiff's claim is not withdrawn.

Outcome

The court grants the defendant's application to amend the defence to include a counterclaim.

Orders

  • The amended defence and counterclaim shall be served within 7 days of this order.
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