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Tutua v Kipkulei & 2 others; Agricultural Development Corporation (Third party) (Environment & Land Case E34 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 19978 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEELC 19978 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
19978
Citation
[2023] KEELC 19978 (KLR)
Decided
22 September 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypeCivilPostureApplication for leave to file additional documentsCoramFM NJOROGE
The court denies the 1st and 2nd defendants' application to file the additional documents.

Facts

Plaintiff Geoffrey Maina Tutua is contesting the 1st and 2nd defendants' application to file additional documents in support of their defense and counterclaim.

Issues

  • Whether the 1st and 2nd defendants should be granted leave to file additional documents

Reasoning

The court found that the documents sought to be filed are privileged and confidential, and the defendants have not provided a proper explanation for their possession. The court also considered the constitutional provisions regarding the admissibility of illegally obtained evidence.

Outcome

Denied

Orders

  • The 1st and 2nd defendants' application for leave to file additional documents is denied.

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
  • Alois Oceano D’sumba v Rajnikant Narshi Shah & another [2017] eKLR
  • Susan Wariara Kariuki v Diakonie Katastrophenehife [2016]eKLR
  • Jackline Chepkemoi Kimeto v Shafi Grewai Kaka & 3 others [2019] eKLR
  • Njonjo Mue & another v Chairperson of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission [2017]eKLR
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