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Dorcas Muthoni Karani & 2 others v Johnson Wachira Kabui & 3 others [2014] KEHC 2125 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 2125 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2125
Citation
[2014] KEHC 2125 (KLR)
Decided
3 October 2014
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramB.N. Olao, Mwangi
Holding

Both the plaintiffs' claim and the defendants' counter-claim are dismissed.

Facts

The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking specific performance of an agreement dated 29th May, 2001, to transfer land parcel No. INOI/KERUGOYA/1579 to them. The defendants counter-claimed for eviction and an injunction.

Issues

  1. Specific performance of the agreement
  2. Limitation of Actions Act
  3. Doctrine of Res-Judicata

Reasoning

The suit is time-barred by the Limitation of Actions Act and is also res-judicata due to previous litigations involving the same parties.

Outcome

Both the plaintiffs' claim and the defendants' counter-claim are dismissed.

Orders

  • Dismissal of the plaintiffs' claim
  • Dismissal of the defendants' counter-claim

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • Land Control Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
  • EMBU HIGH COURT SUCCESSION CASE NO. 8 of 2005
  • EMBU H.C.C.C No. 113 of 1996
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