Sarah Nyawira Richard & 15 others v Dinesh Ramji Kotedia [2021] KEELC 4172 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4172
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4172 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous order to re-open proceedings and substitute respondent with his guardiansCoramL. KOMINGOI
The application is allowed, and the proceedings are re-opened for further proceedings in respect of the originating summons. The respondent is substituted with his guardians, and they are allowed to participate in the proceedings.
Facts
The suit property is registered in the name of the respondent, Dinesh Ramji Kotedia, who lacks mental capacity due to illness. The applicants, Sarah Nyawira Richard and others, seek to have the proceedings re-opened and their guardians substituted as respondents.
Issues
- Whether the application to re-open proceedings and substitute respondent with his guardians is valid
- What the terms of the order should be
Reasoning
The court finds merit in the application due to the respondent's lack of mental capacity and appoints his guardians as his representatives.
Outcome
The application is granted
Orders
- Proceedings are re-opened for further proceedings in respect of the originating summons
- Respondent is substituted with his guardians, Kapildev Dinesh Kotedia and Mitesh Dinesh Kotedia
- Guardians are allowed to put in affidavits in response to the originating summons within 30 days
- Costs of the application abide the outcome of the originating summons
Remedies
- Re-opening of proceedings and substitution of respondent with his guardians
Authorities cited
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