David Ngati & 4 others & others v Embakasi Village Craft Curios & Jua Kali Association & 11 others [2020] KEELC 3367 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3367
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3367 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2020
The court agrees with the Defendants that they are entitled to the costs of the suit following the withdrawal of the suit except for the applications in which the court already awarded costs. Proceedings in ELC Case No. 63 of 2018 will be stayed until the costs in this suit are paid.
Facts
The Plaintiffs withdrew their suit and the Defendants applied for costs and a stay of proceedings in a separate ELC Case No. 63 of 2018. The Plaintiffs withdrew their suit on 6/5/2019, and the Defendants applied for costs on 7/6/2019.
Issues
- Costs of the withdrawn suit
- Stay of proceedings in ELC Case No. 63 of 2018
Reasoning
The court notes that the Defendants were awarded costs in previous applications and the reason for the withdrawal of the suit.
Outcome
The court ordered the stay of proceedings in ELC Case No. 63 of 2018 until the costs in this suit are paid.
Orders
- Stay of proceedings in ELC Case No. 63 of 2018 until the costs in this suit are paid
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