Dorcas Muthoni Karani & 2 others v Johnson Wachira Kabui & 3 others [2014] KEHC 2125 (KLR)
- 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
- Specific performance of the agreement
- Limitation of Actions Act
- 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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