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Beatrice Kuri Francis v Susan Gatiria M’mukira & 4 others; Eco Bank Limited (Applicant) [2021] KEELC 464 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 464 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
464
Citation
[2021] KEELC 464 (KLR)
Decided
8 December 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant appeals the lower court judgment, respondent opposes the application to join the interested party.CoramHON. C.K. NZILI, Mutisya, Mutuma
Holding

The application to join the interested party is allowed with no order as to costs.

Facts

The appellant, Beatrice Kuri Francis, was involved in a loan with Eco Bank Limited. The lower court judgment called for the unconditional discharge of the suit land and the appellant to offer alternative security for the loan.

Issues

  1. Whether the interested party should be joined as a party in the appeal.
  2. Whether the interests of the interested party are fully taken care of in the judgment.

Reasoning

The court found the application with merits, placing the interested party at the center of the controversy and allowing them to participate in the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal allowed with no order as to costs.

Orders

  • The interested party is allowed to participate in the appeal.
  • The property is discharged forthwith and unconditionally by the interested party.
  • The title deed is cancelled.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Order 42 rule 22 of the Civil Procedure Rules
  • Communications Commission of Kenya and 4 Others –vs- Royal Media Services Ltd & 7 Others [2014] eKLR
  • David Kiptugen –vs- Commissioner of Land, Nairobi & 4 Others [2016] eKLR
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