Nyakiti & another ((Suing as the Legal Administrator/ Beneficiaries of the Estate of Johanes Awiti Ayieko (Deceased)) v Amolo & 2 others (Land Case E007 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 4893 (KLR) (20 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4893
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4893 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2024
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TypeLand CasePosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The petition and motion are dismissed with costs.
Facts
The suit was filed on 26th February, 2024, while the 1st Respondent, Johanes Awiti Ayieko, died on 11th August, 2018. The 2nd Defendant challenged the suit on grounds of being against a deceased person, time-barred, frivolous, vexatious, and for an improper purpose.
Issues
- Whether the suit is against a deceased person
- Whether the suit is time-barred
- Whether the petition and motion raise justifiable issues
Reasoning
The court found the suit to be against a deceased person and time-barred, thus dismissing the petition and motion.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Petition and motion dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Order 51 Rule 1 Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Section 1A, 1B and 3A of the Civil Procedure Act
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
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