ELIUD BUKU THUKU V PAUL KARIUKI MWANGI & 2 OTHERS [2009] KEHC 2128 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2128
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2128 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2009
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff's appeal against the 1st defendant's preliminary objectionCoramM.S.A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The 1st defendant filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection, alleging that the suit was bad in law due to the misjoinder of the Land Registrar and the non-joinder of the Attorney General, and that the suit against the 1st defendant was not maintainable.
Issues
- Misjoinder of parties
- Non-joinder of the Attorney General
- Maintainability of the suit against the 1st defendant
Reasoning
The court found the preliminary objection misconceived, as the 1st defendant was not complaining about the proper joinder of parties. The court ruled that misjoinder or non-joinder does not render the suit fatally defective and provided remedies for the 2nd defendant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Dismissal of the preliminary objection with costs to the respondents
Remedies
- Removal of the 2nd defendant from the proceedings if he so desires
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Government Proceedings Act, Chapter 40 Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Mugaki & Another Vs Minister for Local Authorities (2000) KLR 24
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