Warirah v Deputy County Commissioner, Kasarani Sub County, Nairobi County & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 119 of 2020) [2024] KEELC 6245 (KLR) (17 September 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6245
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 6245 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEnvironment and Land CasePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramLN MBUGUA
The court declines to adjourn the case and dismisses the 4th defendant's attempt to call a witness for cross-examination.
Facts
The Deputy County Commissioner was summoned to testify in the case, but the 1st-3rd defendants informed the court that the summoned officer did not comply. The 4th defendant attempted to call a witness for cross-examination.
Issues
- Whether the 4th defendant can call a witness for cross-examination
- Whether the court should adjourn the case
Reasoning
The court found that the 4th defendant did not identify a witness for cross-examination and that the summons was not complied with. The court also noted that the case of the 1st-3rd defendants was closed due to the summoned officer's non-compliance.
Outcome
The 4th defendant's application to call a witness for cross-examination is dismissed.
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