Wanjiku & 8 others v Del Monte Kenya Limited & another; National Environment Management Authority & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Environment & Land Petition E001 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 13818 (KLR) (17 December 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 13818
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 13818 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2024
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramLN GACHERU
The Plaintiffs are bound to pay the costs of the suit as the general rule applies, and the court awards costs to the 1st and 2nd Defendants.
Facts
The Plaintiffs withdrew their suit against the Defendants, and the Defendants had engaged advocates to defend themselves.
Issues
- Costs after withdrawal of suit
Reasoning
The court applied the general rule that the Plaintiffs should pay the Defendant's costs after withdrawal of suit, as the Defendants incurred costs in defending the suit.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs are ordered to pay the costs of the suit to the 1st and 2nd Defendants.
Orders
- Costs awarded to the 1st and 2nd Defendants
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