William Wanyama Ndege v Leonora Nerima Karani & another [2021] KEELC 2252 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2252
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2252 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to Strike OutCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding
The plaintiff's suit is res judicata and is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendants are in dispute over land parcel LR. No. BUNYALA/BUKOMA/2135. The plaintiff claims the defendants are trespassing on his land, while the defendants argue the plaintiff's suit is res judicata due to a previous judgment in a different case.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's suit is res judicata
- Whether the plaintiff's claim for trespass is valid
Reasoning
The court finds the plaintiff's suit is res judicata as it is based on the same parties, identical title/claim, and finality of the previous decision in the previous case.
Outcome
The plaintiff's suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Orders
- The plaintiff's suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Bernard Mugo Ndegwa -vs- James Nderitu Githae and 2 Others (2010) eKLR
- Eunice Karimi Kibunja V. Mwirigi M'ringera Kibunja (1996) eKLR
- Busia ELC No. 82 of 2018 Wilson Okumu Kaburu V. Joseph Wanjala Oduba
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