Nyawir v Victoria Distributors Ltd & another (Environment & Land Case E16 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR) (22 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3281
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2022
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TypeConsolidationPostureApplication for consolidation of two casesCoramOMBWAYO
Holding
The two cases are consolidated, with the proceedings in E16 of 2020 treated as a counterclaim and the replying affidavit as a defence to the counterclaim.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Abwao Nyawir, sought to consolidate two cases: Kisumu Environment and Land Court Case No. 222 of 2015 and Kisumu Environment and Court Case No. E16 of 2020, both involving the same property.
Issues
- Consolidation of two cases involving the same property
- Treatment of proceedings in the consolidated cases
Reasoning
The court found that the suit property is the same but the causes of action are different, making consolidation prudent.
Outcome
The application for consolidation is granted.
Orders
- Proceedings in E16 of 2020 treated as a counterclaim
- Proceedings in 222 of 2015 to be undertaken
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