Sugut v Maiyo (Land Case (Originating Summons) E015 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 678 (KLR) (19 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 678
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 678 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2025
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TypeLand Case (Originating Summons)PostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to be DismissedCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding
The suit is res judicata as the parties and issues were the same in the previous suit.
Facts
The respondent filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection alleging lack of jurisdiction and res judicata. The applicant filed a fresh suit after the previous judgment.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- Whether the Preliminary Objection is merited
- Who bears the costs of the Preliminary Objection
Reasoning
The court found the suit res judicata because the parties and issues were the same in the previous suit, and the applicant did not appeal the previous judgment.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The suit is res judicata and the court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the same.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Environment and Land Court Act
Cases cited (3)
- Pauline Chemuge Sugawara v Nairuko Ene Mutarakwa Kiruti (Sued in her Capacity as the Administratrix of the Estate of Mutarakwa Kiruti Lepaso alias Mutarakwa Kiruti Lepaso alias Mutaragwa Kiruti Leposo and in her own Capacity) & 3 others [2024] KECA 1417 (KLR)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia & another –vs- Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd & 2 others [2012] eKLR
- Sugawara vs Kiruti (supra)
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