Mwiandi & 11 others v Nakumana (Environment and Land Case 257 of 2017) [2025] KEELC 5230 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5230
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 5230 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2025
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TypeAppointment of Next FriendPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramLC KOMINGOI, Mativo
Holding
The application for appointment as next friend is not merited as the defendant has not been adjudged to be of unsound mind.
Facts
The defendant, Kaposhi Njoroge Nakumana, is incapacitated due to advanced age, senile dementia, and other medical conditions. His health has progressively deteriorated since 2012.
Issues
- Whether the application for appointment as next friend of the defendant is merited.
- Whether leave should be granted for amendment of the Defendant’s statement of defence.
- Who should bear the costs?
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant has not been adjudged to be of unsound mind, and thus, the application for appointment as next friend is not within the jurisdiction of the court.
Outcome
The application for appointment as next friend is dismissed.
Orders
- The application for appointment as next friend of the defendant is dismissed.
- The application for leave to amend the defendant's statement of defence is dismissed.
- The Plaintiffs' grounds of opposition are found to be merited.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Mental Health Act (Cap 248 Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- MMM Vs. AMK (2016) KEHC 474 (KLR)
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