Samchi Telecommunications Limited v Abdalla & 5 others (Environment & Land Case 29 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 3781 (KLR) (7 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3781
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 3781 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to Strike OutCoramA.E DENA
The preliminary objection is dismissed as the doctrine of res judicata cannot be raised by way of a preliminary objection.
Facts
Samchi Telecommunications Limited purchased a property from Abdalla Kombo Abdalla, believing it belonged to him. The property was later sold to others, and Samchi claims fraud and seeks compensation.
Issues
- Whether the issues in this suit have been finally determined in a previous case (res judicata)
- Whether the doctrine of res judicata can be raised in a preliminary objection
Reasoning
The court finds that the doctrine of res judicata cannot be raised by way of a preliminary objection, citing George Kamau Kimani & 4 Others v County Government of Trans Nzoia & Another (2014), eKLR.
Outcome
The preliminary objection is dismissed.
Orders
- Preliminary Objection Dismissed
Authorities cited
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