Stella Kumbi Mcharo (Suing in her capacity as personal representative of the estate of Evans Kafusi Mcharo (Deceased)) v Joseph Rua & Chengo [2020] KEELC 1810 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1810
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1810 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final order dismissing the plaintiff's suitCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
The plaintiff's suit will be dismissed for failure to comply with pre-trial directions
Facts
The plaintiff, Stella Kumbi Mcharo, filed a plaint claiming that the defendants, Joseph Rua and Chengo, wrongfully entered and took possession of the land registered in the deceased's name. The defendants claimed they lived on a different plot of land.
Issues
- Compliance with pre-trial directions
- Late filing of documents and witness statements
Reasoning
The plaintiff has been given several chances to make her case ready but has not complied with court orders. The defendants are hamstrung as they do not know what sort of case they are facing.
Outcome
Dismissal of the plaintiff's suit
Orders
- The plaintiff is given 14 days to file and serve her list of witnesses and statements of witnesses
- The plaintiff is fined KShs. 10,000/= for the late filing of her documents
- The case will be mentioned on 21 July 2020 to ensure compliance with the orders
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