John Walobwa Rajula v Demitila Oyoyo & another [2021] KEELC 1969 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1969
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1969 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a land disputeCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding
The application is allowed, and the suit is struck out with costs to the defendants. The plaintiff is not declared a vexatious litigant.
Facts
The plaintiff, John Walobwa Rajula, is seeking to challenge the validity of a previous award made by a tribunal, which led to the subdivision and apportionment of his land to the 1st defendant.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff can bring a new suit challenging the validity of the previous award
- Whether the plaintiff can include the challenge to the award as a claim in a previous suit
Reasoning
The court finds that the subject matter of the present suit has been handled in previous cases, and the plaintiff cannot bring a new suit with the same parties and subject matter.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Orders
- The suit is struck out with costs of the suit
- The application is allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Land and Environment Court Act
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