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Waweru v Riony & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 259 of 2016) [2024] KEELC 14059 (KLR) (16 December 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELC 14059 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
14059
Citation
[2024] KEELC 14059 (KLR)
Decided
16 December 2024
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TypeAmendment to PlaintPostureApplication for leave to amend the plaintCoramEO OBAGA
Holding

The plaintiff's application is well-merited and leave to amend the plaint is granted

Facts

The plaintiff discovered fraud after succession proceedings and seeks to amend his plaint to include these aspects.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff's application for leave to amend the plaint is well-merited
  2. Whether the amendments will prejudice the defendant

Reasoning

The principles for granting leave to amend are clear. The plaintiff's amendment was necessary after succession proceedings were concluded and will not prejudice the defendant.

Outcome

The plaintiff's application for leave to amend the plaint is granted

Orders

  • The amended plaint should be filed within 14 days
  • Costs of this application shall be in the cause
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