Wathanangu Holdings Ltd v Attorney General & 4 others (Environment & Land Case 116 of 2015) [2024] KEELC 1162 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1162
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1162 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramOA ANGOTE
The 2nd Defendant's Amended Defence and Counterclaim are struck out.
Facts
Wathanangu Holdings Ltd claims it bought the suit property from Silver Clouds Investment Ltd in 1995. Since 1999, the Defendants have interfered with its rights of ownership and occupation by placing a caveat on the property's title and building a fence.
Issues
- Amendment of pleadings
- Necessity of additional parties
Reasoning
The court allowed the Plainti's application to amend its Plaint, but the 2nd Defendant's Amended Defence and Counterclaim were not allowed as it introduced new parties without leave.
Outcome
The 2nd Defendant's Amended Defence and Counterclaim are struck out.
Orders
- The 2nd Defendant's Amended Defence and Counterclaim are struck out.
- The Plainti is granted leave to amend its Plaint in accordance with the attached draft.
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