Nurani & another (Suing as the Legal Administrators ofthe Estate of Sadrudin Shamsudin Ismail Nurani) v Gulam & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 596 of 2014) [2022] KEELC 3492 (KLR) (19 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3492
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 May 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramOA ANGOTE
Holding
The court denies the application to recall the 1st Plaintiff for further cross-examination.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim that the 1st Defendant unlawfully transferred the suit property to the 2nd Defendant, and seek a declaration of the transfer as illegal and a rectification order to cancel the transfer. The 2nd Defendant seeks to recall the 1st Plaintiff for further cross-examination.
Issues
- Validity of the transfer of the suit property
- Plaintiff's awareness of the property's sale
Reasoning
The court exercises its discretion not to recall the witness, considering the principles of accountability, the need for reasonable diligence, and the potential for embarrassment to the opposite party.
Outcome
Application denied
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