William Gacani Mberia v Charles Kirimi Mbui & 4 others [2020] KEELC 1272 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1272
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1272 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPosturePetitioner's petition was struck out with costsCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding
The petition is struck out with costs
Facts
The petitioner claims encroachment on his land by the 1st respondent, who owns other parcels adjacent to the petitioner's. The 1st respondent filed a complaint with the District Land Registrar regarding a boundary dispute, but the court found it was a trespass claim.
Issues
- Whether the petition is res judicata
- Whether the court's decision in Meru ELC Suit No. 151 of 2016 is binding on the current petition
Reasoning
The court found that the petition is res judicata as the same issue was raised in Meru ELC Suit No. 151 of 2016, and the court did not pronounce itself on the merits of the case in that suit.
Outcome
Struck out with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (6)
- Naitore M'Iburi & Another v Attorney General & 2 others; Sebastian Kaaria (Interested Party) [2018] eKLR
- County Government of Migori Ltd v INB Management Consultant Ltd [2019] eKLR
- Dorine Akula v APA Insurance Company Ltd [2016] eKLR
- Christopher Orina Kenyariri v Salame Beach Hotel Ltd & 3 others [2017] eKLR
- John Florence Maritime Services Limited & Another v Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure & 3 Others [2015] eKLR
- Meru ELC Suit No. 151 of 2016
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