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John Muikambi Gitau v Trustees Caritas Mariana Holy Family Children’s Home, Thika & another [2020] KEELC 2812 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 2812 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2812
Citation
[2020] KEELC 2812 (KLR)
Decided
7 May 2020
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TypeLand SuitPostureApplication to suspend time of filing defence and hearing, to visit site, and to call for retrieval of fileCoramL. GACHERU
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff/Respondent.

Facts

The Plaintiff claimed ownership of land parcel No. Block 23/1108, Thika Municipality, purchased from Daniel Wainaina Kang’onga in 2002. The 1st and 2nd Defendants encroached on the land and issued a demand letter for vacant possession.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the land parcel
  2. Suspension of time of filing defence and hearing
  3. Visit to the site
  4. Retrieval of file in Nairobi Succession Cause No. 2592 of 2005

Reasoning

The court finds the Plaintiff's claim raises triable issues and has a reasonable cause of action. The Defendants have not filed their Defence, and the court finds no reason to suspend hearing of the suit.

Outcome

The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff/Respondent.

Orders

  • Time of filing defence and hearing be suspended
  • Court be pleased to visit the site
  • Court be pleased to call for retrieval of the file in Nairobi Succession Cause No. 2592 of 2005

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act 2010
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