Peter Njuguna Gitau v Daniel Kiprono Kiptum & 3 others [2022] KEELC 1071 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1071
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1071 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2022
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TypeCivilPostureNotice of Motion ApplicationCoramMadan
Holding
The court granted an order of stay of the suit pending the hearing and determination of other suits.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 3rd Defendant, who is deceased, and the 2nd Defendant filed a Notice of Motion application seeking to strike out the Plaintiff's suit.
Issues
- Whether the suit is a duplicity of suits already filed.
- Whether the court has pecuniary jurisdiction.
- Whether the Plaintiff should amend/regularize his pleadings.
- Whether the 2nd Defendant deserves the orders sought.
Reasoning
The court considered the provisions of the law and the grounds for striking out or dismissing the suit, ultimately deciding in favor of a stay of the suit.
Outcome
The application was partially allowed with an order of stay.
Orders
- An order for the stay of the suit pending the hearing and determination of other suits.
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