JUSTUS ODIMA JAKIM OKELLO V FREDRICK OWUOR OMEDO [2013] KEHC 3639 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3639
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3639 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2013
Summary at a glance
TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment striking out the appellant's suitCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the suit is struck out with costs.
Facts
The appellant filed a suit seeking an injunction to stop the respondent's development of plot No.22 at Barding Market, claiming the plot belonged to his deceased father. The respondent denied ownership and claimed he was the lawful allotee.
Issues
- Appellant's lack of capacity to sue due to lack of letters of administration
- Suit subject to Land Control Act without proper consent
Reasoning
The appellant lacked capacity to sue due to not having letters of administration for his deceased father's estate, making the suit incompetent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs, suit struck out with costs
Orders
- Order striking out the appellant's suit with costs
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