Ruto & another v Keino (Being Sued as the Administrator of the Estate of John Maritim Ruto - Deceased) & 3 others (Environment & Land Case E015 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 4778 (KLR) (20 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4778
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4778 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a Succession CauseCoramMC OUNDO
The court finds the Plaintiffs' suit is res judicata and dismisses the case with costs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs sought a declaration and orders regarding land ownership, while the Defendants raised a Preliminary Objection claiming the case was res judicata due to a previous judgment in a Succession Cause.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs' suit is res judicata.
- Whether the Preliminary Objection raised is sustainable.
Reasoning
The court determined that the Plaintiffs' suit is res judicata as it involves the same subject property and issues as a previously concluded Succession Cause.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- The Plaintiffs' suit is dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
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