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