Ruenji v Omwenga & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 609 of 2014) [2023] KEELC 20933 (KLR) (19 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 20933
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 20933 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2023
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramLN MBUGUA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff
Facts
The plaintiff, Lydia Wanjiku Ruenji, filed a suit against the defendants, Thomas Omwenga and Daniel Sibwori, seeking to set aside a judgment entered against her. The 3rd defendant, Florence Ouma Jangara, filed an application seeking to stay the execution of the judgment and grant her liberty to defend the suit.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff was denied an opportunity to be heard
- Whether the court should grant the 3rd defendant's application
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff was denied an opportunity to be heard and that her counsel did not file a defence for no fault of hers. However, the court is functus ocio and any adjudication on the issue should be taken to a higher court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Shollei v Judicial Service Commission & another (Application 10 (E016) of 2022) [2023] KESC 8 (KLR) (Civ) (17 February 2023) (Ruling)
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