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Sile & another v Onsembe & 2 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E015 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 3647 (KLR) (8 May 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELC 3647 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3647
Citation
[2025] KEELC 3647 (KLR)
Decided
8 May 2025
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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

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Actions Act cap 22 laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
  • In Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturer Limited vs Westend Distributors Limited
  • Omondi vs National Bank of Kenya Limited and 2 others
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