Nyabola v Ochola (Environment & Land Case E001 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 17484 (KLR) (23 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17484
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17484 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2023
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TypeCivilPostureConsent settlement with disagreement on costsCoramAY KOROSS
Holding
The court finds that the parties shall bear their respective costs.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant are in-laws with a close family relationship. The plaintiff filed a suit, and both parties agreed to settle the case but disagreed on costs.
Issues
- Costs following the event
- Intent of the plaintiff in filing the suit
Reasoning
The court held that costs follow the event and that the court has discretion to consider the circumstances of each case. Given the close family relationship, each party shall bear their costs.
Outcome
The matter is marked as settled.
Orders
- The parties shall bear their respective costs
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