Sifuna v Mulaya & another (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 280 of 2015) [2022] KEELC 12812 (KLR) (30 September 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 12812
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 12812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2022
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for setting aside proceedings and reinstating suitCoramOA ANGOTE
Holding
The court finds the application not res judicata and not functus o
Facts
The plaintiff, David K. Sifuna, initiated a suit against the defendants, Emily Kivali Mulaya and Nelson Muturi Ndembeyia, seeking permanent injunctive orders and the unconditional release of the suit property. The 1st defendant conceded to the plaintiff's prayers, and the 2nd defendant filed a defence and counter-claim.
Issues
- Whether the application is competent
- Whether the prayers for reinstatement of the plaintiff's suit and setting aside the proceedings of 28th October, 2021 are merited
- Whether the plaintiff should be granted leave to file a reply to the defence and defence to counter-claim
Reasoning
The court considers the application not res judicata as the plaintiff has provided new evidence indicating he was away in Mombasa at the time of the hearing.
Outcome
The application is granted, the proceedings of 28th October, 2021 are set aside, and the plaintiff's suit is reinstated for hearing on priority basis.
Orders
- Set aside the proceedings of 28th October, 2021
- Reinstated the plaintiff's suit for hearing on priority basis
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the plaintiff's suit for hearing on priority basis
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Articles 48, 50 & 159 of the Constitution
- Order 12 Rule 7 and Order 50 Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd vs Benjoh Amalgamated Ltd [2017] eKLR
- Lucy Bosire vs Kehancha Division Land Dispute tribunal & 2 others [2013] eKLR
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