Nahashon Wambua Mwangangi & 4 others v Leonard Munyao Wambua; Edward Mulinge Makole & 4 others (Intended Defendant/Applicant) [2021] KEHC 4929 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4929
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4929 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an order to join the Intended Defendants as Defendants or Interested PartiesCoramMunyao J.
Holding
The Intended Defendants' application to be joined as Defendants or Interested Parties is denied.
Facts
The Plaintiffs are pastors and members of the Eaglerise Christian Church. The Defendant is the Bishop and Chairman of the church. The Intended Defendants are also members of the church who claim the Plaintiffs are not properly elected officials.
Issues
- Whether the Intended Defendants should be joined as Defendants or Interested Parties in the suit
- Whether the Plaintiffs have a cause of action against the Intended Defendants
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiffs do not have a cause of action against the Intended Defendants and that the Defendant is the proper party to be sued. The court also noted that the Intended Defendants are not necessary parties to be enjoined as Defendants.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The Intended Defendants' application to be joined as Defendants or Interested Parties is denied.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Joseph Leboo & 2 others v Director Kenya Forest Services & another [2013] eKLR
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