Uchumi Services Ltd v Chengo Katana Koi & 4 others [2014] KEHC 6857 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6857
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6857 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2014
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for striking out pleadings and judgment for PlaintiffCoramMuriithi, Newbold, Omondi
Holding
The Defendants' defense and counterclaim are deemed to be filed by an unqualified person and are therefore invalid.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed defamation against the 1st and 2nd Defendants, seeking damages. The Defendants filed a defense and counterclaim claiming the land was ancestral and trust land. The case proceeded through multiple amendments and applications.
Issues
- Whether the claim by the Defendants is time barred
- Whether the Defense and Counterclaim filed by an unqualified person is a valid pleading
Reasoning
The court held that the Defendants' defense and counterclaim were filed by an unqualified person as they lacked the necessary qualifications to practice law, as per the Advocates Act.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's application to strike out the Defendants' pleadings and judgment for the Plaintiff was granted.
Orders
- Application for striking out the Defendants' pleadings granted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Belgo Holdings Ltd v Esmail
- Kenya Power & Lighting Company v Chris Mahinda T/A Nyeri Trade Centre
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