John Samoita Guto v Samwel Ombui Ongaki [2021] KEELC 959 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 959
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 959 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2021
AI Summary
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TypeEviction DisputePostureApplicant seeks to challenge the Respondent's Notice of Eviction
Holding
The suit is res judicata, and the eviction notices are valid.
Facts
The Applicant claims to have purchased half of the suit property from the late Francis Ratemo Ongaki in 1985. The Respondent claims the property belongs to the late Ayako Ongaki's family.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- Whether the eviction notices are valid
Reasoning
The court found the suit to be res judicata due to previous litigation involving the same parties and issues. The court dismissed the application.
Outcome
The application was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (3)
- Uhuru Highway Development vs Central Bank
- Joshua Ngartu v Jane Mpinda & 3 Others
- Omondi v National Bank & Others
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