Theresa Wanjiro (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Joseph Gichuki Riunge v Andrew Kimata Gachanga & another; George Mwai Mburu (3rd Party) [2021] KEELC 2362 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2362
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2362 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramL. KOMINGOI
The suit is struck out with costs to the defendants and third party.
Facts
The plaintiff, Theresa Wanjiro, filed a suit on behalf of the estate of the deceased, Joseph Gichuki Riunge, claiming ownership of land. The defendants, Andrew Kimata Gachanga and Solomon Gachanja Mukoi, and the third party, George Mwai Mburu, opposed the suit.
Issues
- plaintiff's capacity to file the suit
- statute bar of the suit
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiff lacked capacity to file the suit and that the suit was statute barred.
Outcome
Struck out with costs
Orders
- Preliminary objection is found to be merited and upheld
- Suit is struck out with costs
Authorities cited
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