Joseph Gitau & 2 others v Ukay Estate Limited [2005] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2008
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2005
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant's Application to Strike Out Plaintiffs' Amended ComplaintCoramJ.B. OJWANG
Holding
The application is dismissed. The plaintiffs' amended complaint is not struck out or dismissed with costs.
Facts
The defendant, Ukay Estate Limited, filed an application to strike out the plaintiffs' amended complaint dated 27th July, 2004, on grounds of it being scandalous, frivolous, or vexatious, and potentially prejudicing the fair trial of the suit.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs are the legal or beneficial owners of the suit property
- Whether the plaintiffs have the capacity to institute the action
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiffs are indeed the legal and beneficial owners of the suit property and have the capacity to institute the action.
Outcome
Defendant's application dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiffs' amended complaint is not struck out or dismissed with costs
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