Zahir & 2 others v Mwachiunda & 2 others (t/a. Swiftway Auctioneers); Alavi (Suing on His Own Behalf and on Behalf of the Estate of Mohammed Farouk Alavi) (Interested Party) (Environment & Land Case E059 of 2021) [2024] KEELC 5468 (KLR) (10 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5468
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 5468 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramLL NAIKUNI, Ringera, While Maraga
The court partially allows the application to set aside the proceedings, consolidates the cases, and orders costs to be borne by the parties.
Facts
The case involves a land dispute between the plaintiffs and defendants, with proceedings on various dates in 2023 and 2024.
Issues
- Pre-trial notice to defendants
- Consolidation of cases
Reasoning
The court found that the proceedings were prejudicial to the defendants and that the matter was related to another case, thus justifying consolidation. The court also ordered costs to be borne by the parties.
Outcome
The court partially allowed the application to set aside the proceedings and consolidated the cases.
Orders
- Recall of witnesses for cross-examination
- Throw away costs to be paid by the parties
- Order for consolidation of cases
- Lead file for ELC No. 059 of 2022
- Hearing on 27th and 28th November, 2024
Remedies
- Recall of witnesses for cross-examination
- Throw away costs to be paid by the parties
- Order for consolidation of cases
- Lead file for ELC No. 059 of 2022
- Hearing on 27th and 28th November, 2024
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