Waweru v Mbugua & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E020 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6776 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6776
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 6776 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEnvironment and Land CasePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramM.C. OUNDO
The suit is struck out as res judicata due to the previous judgment in CMELC No. 228 of 2018.
Facts
The plaintiff, Waweru, filed a suit against defendants Mbugua and Komo, claiming trespass, loss of crop yield, mesne profits, and damages. The defendants filed preliminary objections and motions.
Issues
- Whether the 2nd and 3rd Defendants were wrongly enjoined in the suit
- Whether the suit is time barred
- Whether the suit offends the provisions of the Civil Procedure Act
- Whether the 3rd Defendant is entitled to the prayers sought
- Who should bear the costs
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's claim was barred by res judicata as it was the same cause of action as in the previous suit, and the plaintiff had failed to seek damages in the first suit.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs
Orders
- The suit is struck out with costs
Authorities cited
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