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Suleiman v Philan Holdings Ltd & 4 others (Environment & Land Case 456 of 2018) [2023] KEELC 17330 (KLR) (11 May 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELC 17330 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
17330
Citation
[2023] KEELC 17330 (KLR)
Decided
11 May 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJO MBOYA
The suit is struck out with costs, and the counter-claim is dismissed.

Facts

The Plaintiff claims to be the legal representative of deceased persons who held shares in L.R No. 209/2566. The suit seeks declarations and orders regarding a provisional certificate of title, lease extension, and possession of the property.

Issues

  • Plaintiff's pre-emptive rights
  • Statute of limitations
  • Reversion of property to the City Council

Reasoning

The court found the Plaintiff lacked legal capacity to commence the suit due to the lack of Letters of Administration. The suit was also statute barred.

Outcome

The suit is struck out with costs to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Defendants.

Orders

  • The suit is struck out with costs
  • The counter-claim is dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Land Act, 2012
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Diana Kethi Kilonzo & Another v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 10 others (2013)eKLR
  • Kenya Industrial Estate Ltd v Ann Chepsiror & 5 others (2015)eKLR
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