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CHARLES ZABLON MWANIKI v JACOB NEYOLE & 4 others [2011] KEHC 1308 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 1308 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1308
Citation
[2011] KEHC 1308 (KLR)
Decided
14 June 2011
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding

The court dismissed the suit due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with the requirements of Order 1 Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules as amended.

Facts

The plaintiff, Charles Zablon Mwaniki, has an interest in a property known as LR. No. 209/14641. The defendants, sued as officials of Friends Church of Kenya (Quakers), have erected illegal structures on adjacent land, which have extended onto the plaintiff's property.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff has a competent suit before the court
  2. Whether the plaintiff has complied with the requirements of Order 1 Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules

Reasoning

The court ruled that the plaintiff's suit was not maintainable due to his failure to comply with the procedural requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Outcome

The suit was dismissed

Orders

  • The suit was dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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