Waweru (Suing as the Legal Rep. of the Estate of James Waweru Kamau) v Wanjuki (Environment & Land Case 157 of 2019) [2024] KEELC 158 (KLR) (24 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 158
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 158 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2024
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TypeLand DisputePosturePetition for Injunction and EvictionCoramAA OMOLLO
Holding
The court dismisses the suit for want of merit, finding the suit premature and the orders sought cannot issue.
Facts
The plaintiff, Waweru, sued the defendant, Wanjuki, alleging trespass on land L.R No. Dagoretti/Riruta/1771, 1774 and Dagoretti/Kangemi/115. The defendant denied encroachment and referred to previous court documents.
Issues
- Capacity of Lucy Wamaitha to lease the suit portion to the defendant.
- Proof that the leased portion belonged to the estate of James Waweru Kamau.
- Whether the court should grant the reliefs sought in the plaint.
Reasoning
The court held that the properties were distributed before the filing of the suit and Lucy Wamaitha had capacity to deal with her portion as a beneficiary. The court declined to determine the issue of fraud in filing Succession Cause 1055 of 2012.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The suit is dismissed for want of merit with costs to the Defendant.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- ELC (OS) 159 of 2007
- HC Suc Cause No. 246 of 1996
- Succession Cause 1055 of 2012
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