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Dedan Karuga Gichinga v Titus Ndegwa Ajaa Olubayi t/a Ajaa & another [2013] KEHC 2076 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2076 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2076
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2076 (KLR)
Decided
4 October 2013
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramL.N. GACHERU
Holding

The court dismisses the 1st Defendant's Notice of Motion with costs to the Plaintiff.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a suit seeking to cancel a property transfer and declare a sale agreement void. The 1st Defendant filed a Notice of Motion under Civil Procedure Act, seeking to deposit the balance of the purchase price and release title documents.

Issues

  1. Whether the 1st Defendant's Notice of Motion is merited
  2. Whether the Plaintiff should be forced to bring his suit to an end without hearing the evidence of the parties

Reasoning

The court finds the Notice of Motion vexatious and a delaying tactic, and the Plaintiff should be allowed to proceed with his suit.

Outcome

Dismissed

Orders

  • The 1st Defendant's Notice of Motion is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
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