Stedman v Kibii (Environment & Land Case E030 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 2492 (KLR) (14 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2492
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 2492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2022
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TypeAmendment to plaintPostureApplication for leave to amend plaint opposedCoramEO OBAGA
Holding
The court grants leave to amend the plaint
Facts
The Applicant seeks to amend his plaint to include Elgeyo Border Investments Limited as a party, alleging that the Respondent entered the land in 2021 after claiming to have purchased it in 2021, while the Applicant had taken possession and carried farming activities from 2014.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant has met the threshold for grant of leave to amend the plaint
- Whether the proposed amendment will assist in determining the suit
Reasoning
The court finds that the application is not frivolous, vexatious, or an abuse of the process of the court. The proposed amendments are necessary to clarify legal issues and bring in a new party for proper determination of the issues.
Outcome
Leave to amend the plaint granted
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