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Gerald Mwithia v Meru University of Science & Technology [2021] KEELC 747 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 747 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
747
Citation
[2021] KEELC 747 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for quantity surveyor's report and production of a mapCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, Mwirigi Kaburu, Nyamu Nyaga
Holding

The applications are dismissed with no order as to costs.

Facts

The plaintiff, Gerald Mwithia, sought a quantity surveyor to assess restoration works on the suit land, while the defendant, Meru University of Science & Technology, opposed the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for quantity surveyor's report and production of a map falls within Section 34 of the Civil Procedure Act
  2. Whether the application seeks to re-open a determined case

Reasoning

The court found the applications seek to re-open a determined case and are outside the jurisdiction of the court, as the judgment has been executed over 12 years and no appeal or review was made.

Outcome

Dismissed with no order as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (4)
  • Abdi Mohammed Noor v County Government of Turkana & Another
  • Menyinga Salim Murgani v Kenya Revenue Authority
  • M’Ikiara M’Rinkanya & Another v Gilbert Kabere M’Mbijiwe
  • Koinange Investment & Development Co. Ltd v Ian Kahiu Ngethe & 3 Others
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