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Mary Vande & 2 others v Jane Anyanga [2020] KEELC 3067 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3067 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3067
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3067 (KLR)
Decided
16 April 2020
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for review of judgmentCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The court dismissed the application, finding no mistake or error on the face of the record and no sufficient reason for review.

Facts

The plaintiffs/applicants sought to set aside a judgment striking out their suit and the consequential orders, claiming new information and documentary evidence was not available at the time of the case hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the court's decision to strike out the plaintiffs' suit was erroneous
  2. Whether the court's decision to strike out the plaintiffs' suit was based on insufficient evidence

Reasoning

The court ruled that the application was not merited and dismissed it with no orders as to costs, citing the Civil Procedure Act and previous court decisions.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act, Cap. 21 Laws of Kenya
  • Order 45, Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
  • Kwame Kariuki & Another Vs. Mohamed Hassan Ali & 4 Others (2014) eKLR
  • Mwihoko Housing Company Limited Vs Equity Building Society (2007) 2 KLR 171
  • Rose Kaiza Vs Angelo Mpanju Kaiza (2009)
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