Sile & another v Onsembe & 2 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E015 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 3647 (KLR) (8 May 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3647
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 3647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2025
Summary at a glance
TypePreliminary ObjectionPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection Struck OutCoramMN MWANYALE
The Preliminary Objection is struck out as it involves factual issues that require evidence and cannot be decided on a preliminary objection.
Facts
The applicants claim the suit is time barred due to the Limitation of Actions Act, and the respondent disputes the claim.
Issues
- Whether the Preliminary Objection meets the threshold of a Preliminary Objection capable of determining the suit in limine?
Reasoning
The court held that the preliminary objection must be a pure point of law and cannot involve factual issues that require evidence.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is struck out with costs.
Orders
- Preliminary Objection Struck Out
Authorities cited
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