Simglad Ltd v Malili Ranch Limited (Environment & Land Case 17 of 2020) [2024] KEELC 1269 (KLR) (6 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1269
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1269 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a Chamber SummonsCoramA. NYUKURI
The defendant is ordered to file and serve a third party notice upon Julius Maweu Kilonzo within fourteen (14) days of this ruling.
Facts
Simglad Ltd sought leave to issue a third party notice against Julius Maweu Kilonzo, claiming that the defendant (Malili Ranch Limited) had erroneously compensated Kilonzo for a plot erroneously listed as part of the defendant's property sold to the Government.
Issues
- Whether the defendant is entitled to issue a third party notice to the intended third party (Julius Maweu Kilonzo)
Reasoning
The court found that the claims against the intended third party are related to the suit property and should be heard in the same proceedings, thus granting the defendant's application.
Outcome
The Chamber Summons dated 24th May 2023 is allowed.
Orders
- Order to file and serve third party notice upon Julius Maweu Kilonzo within 14 days
Authorities cited
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