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M'ikiara M'rinkanya & another v Gilbert Kabere M'mbijiwe & another [2014] KEHC 281 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 281 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
281
Citation
[2014] KEHC 281 (KLR)
Decided
15 October 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding

The application is allowed with costs to be in the cause.

Facts

The plaintiffs sought orders to substitute the 2nd defendant, County Council of Meru, with the County Government of Meru due to the new Constitutional dispensation brought about by the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Issues

  1. Substitution of the 2nd defendant
  2. Award of costs

Reasoning

The application is merely facilitative and aimed at bringing in the County Government of Meru following the new Constitutional dispensation.

Outcome

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Substitute 2nd defendant, County Council of Meru, with County Government of Meru

Remedies

  • Award of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
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