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Patrick Gitonga Muguku v Gilbert Maina Ngei & 3 others [2021] KEELC 3271 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 3271 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3271
Citation
[2021] KEELC 3271 (KLR)
Decided
12 May 2021
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Summary at a glance

TypeCivilPostureApplication for determination of a Notice of Motion to strike out the Plaintiff's suit against the 4th DefendantCoramMadan
The Plaintiff's suit against the 4th Defendant should not be struck out.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 4th Defendant (Username Investment Limited) for refund of purchase price and damages. The 4th Defendant sought to have the Plaintiff's suit against it struck out.

Issues

  • Whether the Plaintiff's suit against the 4th Defendant should be struck out.
  • Who should bear the costs of the 4th Defendant.

Reasoning

The court found that the Plaintiff's suit does not disclose no reasonable cause of action against the 4th Defendant and that the application to strike out the suit is scandalous, frivolous and vexatious.

Outcome

The Plaintiff's suit against the 4th Defendant was not struck out.

Orders

  • The Plaintiff's suit against the 4th Defendant was not struck out.
  • The costs of the application are to be borne by the Plaintiff.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Order 2 Rule 15 (1)
Cases cited (3)
  • Crescent Construction Co. Ltd Vs Delphis Bank Ltd ( 2007) eKLR
  • Delphis Bank Limited v Caneland Limited [2014] eKLR
  • D.T. Dobie & company (Kenya) Ltd vs Muchina
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