ABEL MORANGA ONGWACHO V JAMES PHILIP MAINA NDEGWA & 3 OTHERS (Environment & Land Case 39 of 2012) [2012] KEHC 2293 (KLR) (7 August 2012) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2293
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2293 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2012
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TypeOwnership DisputePostureMotion for Security of CostsCoramG.K. KIMONDO
Holding
The court orders the plaintiff to provide security for the defendant's costs in the sum of Kshs 2,000,000, to be paid into a joint interest earning account within 60 days.
Facts
The plaintiff claims ownership of LR 1160/148, while the defendant claims ownership of LR 1160/238/1. The plaintiff alleges irregularities in the process leading to the defendant's title.
Issues
- Ownership of disputed land
- Security of costs
Reasoning
The court found the defendant's costs to be on the higher side and ordered a more reasonable projection of costs, considering the number of parties and the admitted purchase price of the land.
Outcome
The plaintiff's suit against the defendant shall be struck out with costs if the security is not provided.
Orders
- Order for security of costs in the sum of Kshs 2,000,000
Remedies
- Striking out the plaintiff's suit against the defendant if the security is not provided
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
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