Mary Nthenya Wambua & 5 others v Muli Ndetei [2021] KEELC 1149 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1149
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2021
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TypeCivilPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to Originating Summons and ApplicationCorampresiding judge
Holding
The suit is not sub judice as the issues for determination are distinct and the Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction.
Facts
The Respondent/Applicant claims the suit is sub judice due to a previous suit (ELC. Case No. 93 of 2020) with jurisdiction to grant the relief claimed. The Applicants/Respondents argue the issues are distinct and the Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the suit is sub judice
- Whether the Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction to order for adverse possession
Reasoning
The court applied Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Act, stating that the matter in issue is not directly and substantially in issue in the previously instituted suit, and thus the suit is not sub judice.
Outcome
The suit is not struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Environment and Land Court Act
- Magistrates' Courts Act
Cases cited (5)
- Republic v Paul Kihara Kariuki, Attorney General & 2 others Ex parte Law Society of Kenya
- Kibii Koskei v Kiplangat Arap Kimutai & 3 others
- Rose Wangui Wanderi (suing as the personal representative to the estate of Hezron Gatheru Kuria) v Samwel Mwangi Githamaro
- Mtana Lewa v Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi
- Richard Wefwafwa Songoi v Ben Munyifwa Songopi
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