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Daniel Mesiri Kasoo & 7 others v Fredrick Nkonge Mutwiri & another [2020] KEELC 2948 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 2948 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2948
Citation
[2020] KEELC 2948 (KLR)
Decided
30 April 2020
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TypeLand DisputePosturePetition for Preliminary ObjectionCoramHON. LUCY N. MBUGUA, Kuloba
Holding

The petition is not res judicata to the previous cited suits.

Facts

The petitioners claim the land as family members of Silonga Maser Ole Kaso, who allegedly bought the land from Elias Kiruja in 1982. Previous cases involving the same parties and issues were decided in favor of the 1st respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether the petition is res judicata to the previous cited suits
  2. Whether the petitioners are parties to the previous suits

Reasoning

The court found that the petitioners were not parties to the previous suits and that the issues in the previous cases were not the same as those in the current petition.

Outcome

The petitioners' preliminary objection was dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (3)
  • Michael Gachoki Gicheru vs Joseph Karobia Gicheru Kerugoya ELC No. 783/2013
  • ET vs Attorney General & another (2012) eKLR
  • Omondi s NBK & Others (2001) EA 177
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