Wangari v Attorney General & 2 others; Kaigi General Contractors Limited (Applicant) (Petition E001 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 10152 (KLR) (11 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10152
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 10152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2022
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TypePetition for Anticipatory Bail and InjunctionPostureApplication for Injunction to Enjoin Kaigi General Contractors Limited as an Interested Party in the PetitionCoramLM NJUGUNA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The applicant, Vincent Wangari, reported theft of his Catepillar Bulldozer D6R to Runyenjes Police Station. The petitioner, Kaigi General Contractors Limited, converted the bulldozer to his own use without Wangari's consent. The bulldozer was later damaged and Wangari sought compensation and an injunction.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has a legal interest in the subject matter of the action sufficient to entitle him to be joined as an interested party.
- Whether the applicant's participation in the proceedings is necessary as he has no role to play in the investigations.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant has not demonstrated a 'legitimate interest' in the petition and that his participation in the proceedings is not necessary as he has no role to play in the investigations.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 193 A of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Raila Amolo Odinga & Another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 Others & Michael Wainana Mwaura (as amicus curiae) [2017] eKLR
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