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Ubora Housing Co-operative Society Limited v Triple –Two Properties Ltd & 5 others [2013] KEHC 2347 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2347 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2347
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2347 (KLR)
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TypeConsolidation of SuitsPostureApplication for consolidation of two suitsCoramL. N. Gacheru
Holding

The court allows the consolidation of the two suits to determine the real ownership of LR No. 337/1631 in Machakos.

Facts

Two suits are pending in Machakos High Court, one filed by Ubora Housing Cooperative Society Limited against Triple –Two Properties Ltd and others, and another filed by Misori Construction Company Ltd against Ubora Housing Cooperative Society Limited over the same parcel of land LR No. 337/1631.

Issues

  1. Consolidation of the two suits to avoid duplicity of issues and conflicting orders
  2. Preservation of the suit property pending final determination

Reasoning

The court finds that the two suits involve similar facts and issues of law, and consolidating them will ensure justice is done and expedite the proceedings.

Outcome

The court allows the consolidation of the two suits.

Orders

  • No party should enter, develop, sell, charge, lease or purport to do anything on the said suit premises pending the hearing of the suit
  • The parties who are already residing on the plot should remain so and continue to reside therein until the final determination of this suit

Remedies

  • Preservation of the suit property pending final determination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
  • DUTTO MARIA LUCIA V MAURIZIO RICOTTA (2006) eKLR
  • EAN KENYA V JOHN SAWERS & 4 OTHERS (2007) eKLR
  • MUTURI INVESTMENT LTD V NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA LTD (2006) EKLr
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