Joseph Njuguna & 28 others v George Gitau T/A the Emmaus School & another [2015] KEHC 2179 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2179
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2179 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2015
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent seeks to strike out the PetitionCoramJ. L. ONGUTO
Holding
The Petition is not a multiplicity of suits and the doctrine of sub judice does not apply.
Facts
Petitioners filed a petition on behalf of several minors alleging that the 1st Respondent (Emmaus School) closed the school without notice, increased school fees arbitrarily, and violated minors' constitutional rights to education, fair administrative action, and protection against psychological harm.
Issues
- Whether the doctrine of sub judice applies to Constitutional Petitions
- Whether the Petition is a multiplicity of suits
Reasoning
The court has inherent powers to ensure court process is not abused, but in this case, there is no multiplicity of suits. The substance of the claims are different.
Outcome
Petitioners' objection dismissed with costs
Orders
- Petition not dismissed
- Orders accordingly
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