Welyand Muema Nzioka v County Government of Machakos & another [2020] KEELC 734 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 734
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 734 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeBoundary DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramO. A. ANGOTE
Holding
The Court dismissed the Plaintiff's suit with costs, finding it res judicata due to the previous judgment in Machakos ELC Civil Suit No. 366 of 2009.
Facts
The 2nd Defendant claims that the Plaintiff illegally encroached on their land in 2009, and despite attempts to stop the encroachment, the Plaintiff took possession and constructed on the land. The Plaintiff then filed a new suit.
Issues
- Res judicata of the previous suit
- Boundary dispute
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Plaintiff's suit was barred by res judicata as the previous suit between the 2nd Defendant and Kasina Housing Scheme Society had already determined the boundary dispute.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's suit was dismissed with costs
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