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John A Karoli & 3 others v Joseph C Makamu [2021] KEELC 2540 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2540 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2540
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2540 (KLR)
Decided
21 July 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for review of court proceedings and judgment, seeking urgent orders and refraining ordersCoramN.A. MATHEKA, presiding judge
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs as the plaintiffs have failed to show any mistake or error on the part of the court.

Facts

The plaintiffs claim that the defendant fraudulently obtained a title deed and transferred land to himself, and sold a portion of the land to the plaintiffs' father. The plaintiffs are seeking to file succession proceedings and are concerned about the defendant's access to the land.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for review of court proceedings and judgment is available in law
  2. Whether the plaintiffs have shown any mistake or error on the part of the court

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiffs have not shown any mistake or error on the part of the court, and their recourse was to file an appeal. The court dismissed the application.

Outcome

Application dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act, Cap. 21 Laws of Kenya
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (4)
  • Kwame Kariuki & Another vs. Mohamed Hassan Ali & 4 Others (2014) eKLR
  • Mwihoko Housing Company Limited vs Equity Building Society (2007) 2 KLR 171
  • Rose Kaiza Vs Angelo Mpanju Kaiza 2009
  • National Bank of Kenya vs Ndungu Njau (1996) 2 KLR 102
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