Alice Nyakinyua Gathambo v Elizabeth Muthoni Gacheche Jeane Wanjiku Gacheche Andrew Gathambo Gacheche (Sued as Administrators of the Estate of Gacheche Hosea (Deceased) & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2429 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2429
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2429 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2021
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a succession caseCoramKuloba, Majanja, Musyoka
Holding
The court finds that the Plaintiff's suit is not res judicata and that the Plaintiff is entitled to leave to amend the originating summons.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims that the Defendant fraudulently registered the land in question, and seeks to rectify the record and cancel the registration. The Defendant argues that the Plaintiff's suit is res judicata due to previous proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's suit is res judicata.
- Whether the Plaintiff's suit is incompetent and bad in law for lack of locus standi.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to leave to amend the originating summons.
- Who shall bear costs of the application and preliminary objection.
Reasoning
The court considers the material and submissions on record and finds that the suit property was the subject of previous proceedings, but the Plaintiff's suit is not barred by res judicata.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's suit is not res judicata and the Plaintiff is entitled to leave to amend the originating summons.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act, 2012
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap. 22)
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