AUGUSTINE KIMENTERIA NTHIGA v DAVID NDUBI STOWER (Civil Case 933 of 2002) [2008] KEHC 3203 (KLR) (23 May 2008) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3203
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2008
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant's application to add Nairobi City Council as 2nd DefendantCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant claim ownership of a leasehold interest in the suit property allegedly granted or initiated by the City Council of Nairobi. The City Council has disowned the documents held by the Plaintiff as forgeries while upholding those held by the Defendant as genuine.
Issues
- Whether Nairobi City Council is a necessary party to the proceedings
- Whether the Plaintiff will suffer prejudice if the City Council is added as a 2nd Defendant
Reasoning
The Plaintiff does not want to sue the City Council, and the presence of the council as a defendant is not necessary to enable the court to adjudicate upon and settle all questions involved in the suit.
Outcome
Defendant's application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- SARKAR’S LAW OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
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