Ruttoh v Onyango & 2 others; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Interested Party) (Environment & Land Case 317 of 2015) [2022] KEELC 2439 (KLR) (6 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2439
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 2439 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeConsolidationPostureAppeal from a lower court decision to transfer a caseCoramOMBWAYO
The two cases involving the same subject matter (Government House number KISU/Housing/HG/74) are consolidated and transferred to the Chief Magistrates Court for hearing and determination.
Facts
Two separate cases involving the same subject matter (Government House number KISU/Housing/HG/74) are being consolidated.
Issues
- Whether the subject matter in the two suits is the same
- Whether the evidence to be adduced is the same
- Whether the parties are the same
Reasoning
The court found that the house was allocated to individuals and that the grounds on which the house sits are now known as Kisumu/Municipality/Block 12/129 and Block 12/392, making it prudent to consolidate the cases.
Outcome
The application for consolidation and transfer of the case is granted.
Orders
- The case is transferred to the Chief Magistrates Court for hearing and determination.
- Costs in the cause are awarded.
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