Fred Wasonyokha Nasokho v David Johnstone Inyundo Mutali [2021] KEELC 4711 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4711
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4711 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 January 2021
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from dismissal of Originating SummonsCoramBoaz N. Olao
Holding
The suit is res judicata and the application is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff sought adverse possession of land, but the defendant filed a Notice of Motion claiming the case was res judicata due to a previous High Court case involving the same parties.
Issues
- Whether the previous High Court case rendered the current suit res judicata
- Whether the current suit should be allowed to proceed on merit
Reasoning
The Court found the previous High Court case rendered the current suit res judicata, and the plaintiff's claim is barred due to the public interest in ending repetitive litigation.
Outcome
The suit and Notice of Motion are struck out with costs to the defendant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- W. KARANJA J's ruling in BUNGOMA HIGH COURT CIVIL CASE No 39 of 2007
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