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Adul & 49 others v Clerk, County Assembly of Kisumu & 2 others (Judicial Review E035 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 13341 (KLR) (5 December 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELRC 13341 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
13341
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 13341 (KLR)
Decided
5 December 2024
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureNotice of Preliminary ObjectionCoramDR. JACOB GAKERI
Holding

The Court finds the Notice of Preliminary Objection not merited and the application not procedurally defective.

Facts

The applicant law firm filed a Chamber Summons Application for a Judicial Review mandamus order against the respondents, seeking payment of Kshs.338,783.00 in party-to-party costs. The 1st and 2nd Respondents filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection.

Issues

  1. Whether the Notice of Preliminary Objection is merited.
  2. Whether the application dated 16th October, 2024 is procedurally defective.

Reasoning

The Court considers the Notice of Preliminary Objection and submissions by the parties. It agrees with the procedural rules but disagrees with the contention that the application is procedurally defective.

Outcome

The application is dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The Notice of Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
  • The application is dismissed with costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Constitution of Kenya
  • Civil Procedure Act (Chapter 21 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (6)
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  • Republic V National Land Commission & 4 Others Ex Parte Stephen N. Nyachae
  • Njenga V Njenga
  • Benjoh Amalgamated & Another V Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
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