Nyakundi & another v Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd & another (Environment & Land Case E117 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 3833 (KLR) (17 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3833
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3833 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an earlier judgmentCoramMD MWANGI
Holding
The court declares the proceedings of 28th February 2022 a mistrial due to the serious procedural oversight of failing to serve the 2nd Defendant with the amended originating summons and hearing notice.
Facts
The case involves a land dispute between Nyakundi and Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd. The Plaintiffs are Assa Kibagendi Nyakundi and Lydia Nyakundi, while the Defendants are Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd and Wairimu Nganga. The Plaintiffs filed an originating summons, but the Defendants failed to enter appearance.
Issues
- Procedural oversight in serving the 2nd Defendant
- Mistrial declaration due to the oversight
Reasoning
The court discovered a procedural oversight in the serving of the 2nd Defendant, leading to a mistrial. The court exercised its inherent jurisdiction to declare the proceedings a mistrial.
Outcome
Mistrial declared
Orders
- The Plaintiffs shall amend the Plaintiffs’ statement of claim within 14 days
- The hearing of the main suit shall be on 10th March 2022
- The Plaintiffs to serve hearing notice through a prominent notice in the Daily Nation or Standard Newspaper on a week day
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