Ameli v Ong’ondo (Environment and Land Case E025 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 7253 (KLR) (21 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7253
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 7253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2025
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TypeRecusal of JudgePostureApplication for recusal of JudgeCoramDr. Iur Fred Nyagaka
Holding
The application is dismissed as the application was poorly drafted and the documents relied upon were not commissioned before the Commissioner for Oaths.
Facts
The plaintiff, Ameli, filed an application for recusal of Judge FO NYAGAKA on the grounds that the judge had not granted him the orders he sought.
Issues
- Whether the application is merited
- Who should bear the costs of the application
Reasoning
The court found the application to be poorly drafted and the documents not properly commissioned, thus not admissible. The court emphasized the importance of proper pleadings and legal advice.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Matter should be mentioned after the Court considers Homabay ELC Misc. No. E044 of 2025
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act
- Black's Law Dictionary
- Dobbs v Tridios Bank NV
- Gatatha Farmers Company Limited v Chemtingei & 3 others
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