MARGARET MUMBI KAGIRI v KAGIRI WAMAIRWE [2007] KEHC 2865 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2865
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2865 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2007
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramMadan
Holding
The matter is not caught by the doctrine of res judicata.
Facts
The Plaintiff sought declarations regarding a property held jointly with her estranged husband, claiming it was a family asset. The Defendant raised a preliminary objection based on the doctrine of res judicata.
Issues
- Whether the property can be declared a family asset
- Whether the family assets can be shared equally
- Whether the Defendant can be restricted from disposing of the property without court leave
Reasoning
The court determined that the Plaintiff's claims in the current suit were not the same as those in the previous suit, and that the Plaintiff was not barred from reopening the issue.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- HOYSTEAD AND OTHERS V TAXATION COMMISSIONER
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