Benard Ooga Ogao v Charles Onyari Ondieki [2014] KEHC 1993 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1993
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1993 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2014
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing a preliminary objectionCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The defendant's preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to be the registered proprietor of a parcel of land known as LR No. West Mugirango/Bonyamatuta/911, while the defendant claims ownership of LR No. West Mugirango/Bonyamatuta/2001. The defendant entered the plaintiff's land and fenced off a portion, constructing a pit latrine.
Issues
- Res judicata
- Failure to disclose previous suits
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the defendant's preliminary objection based on res judicata and the failure to disclose previous suits, as these issues are not pure points of law and require factual determination.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary objection dismissed
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co. Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd (1969) E.A. 696
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