Stephen Mugao Nkungu v Julia Wanja Muchege [2021] KEELC 1569 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1569
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1569 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
The application is not res judicata as it is not an appeal over the ruling in the previous case and the applicant has not brought forward his whole case.
Facts
The applicant was committed to civil jail for 6 months for allegedly disobeying court orders in a previous case. He tried to set aside, discharge and review the orders but the application was dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the application is Res Judicata
- Whether the application is merited
Reasoning
The court applies the doctrine of res judicata to applications as in suits. The applicant's application is not for setting aside or reviewing the orders and is not an appeal over the previous ruling.
Outcome
Denied
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