Titus & 36 others v Mutunkei (Environment & Land Case E037 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 17018 (KLR) (18 April 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17018
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2023
AI Summary
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TypePreliminary ObjectionPosturePreliminary Objection to a suit for misjoinder and limitationCoramMN GICHERU
Holding
The suit is not bad in law and should not be struck out for misjoinder or limitation.
Facts
The plaintiffs are 37 individuals who claim to have bought land from the defendant in a series of similar transactions. The defendant argues the suit should be struck out due to misjoinder and limitation.
Issues
- Misjoinder of plaintiffs
- Limitation of Actions Act
Reasoning
The court finds the suit properly filed and the plaintiffs properly joined. The similarity in the facts and law justifies the consolidation of the cases. The defendant's argument about limitation is not supported.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Limitation of Actions Act (CAP 22 Laws of Kenya)
- Constitution of Kenya
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