Rai v Njoroge & 2 others (Land Case E279 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 7313 (KLR) (31 October 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7313
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 7313 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2024
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TypeLand CasePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramLN MBUGUA
Holding
The suit is hereby struck off with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Sahi Rajeshwar Harbans Rai, is asserting his claim of ownership to parcel L.R.3734/1032 in two separate cases, ELC 255 of 2024 and E279 of 2024. The defendants are Francis Ndungu Njoroge, Chief Land Registrar, and Attorney General.
Issues
- Should the two suits be consolidated?
- What is the basis of filing another suit when the claim of ownership can be articulated in one suit?
Reasoning
The court finds that the filing of this suit right after the other case E255 of 2024 amounts to an abuse of the court's processes. The plaintiff is advised to articulate their claim by way of a counterclaim in the older suit.
Outcome
The suit is struck off with no orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Selecta Kenya Gmbh & Co. KG v Chase Bank Kenya Limited & 2 others [2018] eKLR
- Republic v Paul Kihara Kariuki, Attorney General & 2 Others Ex Parte Law Society of Kenya [2020] eKLR
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