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Njenga Gachathi v Njoroge Mwororo [2012] KEHC 2294 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2294 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2294
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2294 (KLR)
Decided
21 September 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramR.E. Ougo
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff

Facts

The plaintiff, Njenga Gachathi, was summoned for interrogation but refused to appear. The defendant, Njoroge Mwororo, filed an application seeking warrants of arrest for the plaintiff, nullification of a consent order, and other orders.

Issues

  1. Fraudulent forgery of the deceased defendant's thumbprint
  2. Investigation and prosecution of the plaintiff for impersonation and forgery of judicial documents
  3. Reinstatement of land subdivision

Reasoning

The court found that the police are still investigating the matter and that it is premature to seek warrants of arrest. The plaintiff's consent orders were not appealed and are not part of the court record.

Outcome

Dismissed

Orders

  • Decline to grant warrants of arrest
  • Decline to grant further orders

Remedies

  • Costs to the plaintiff

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Evidence Act
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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