[2004] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
The court found that consolidating the two suits would embarrass the trial of both matters because they are at different procedural stages: the suit sought to be consolidated is already fixed for hearing, while the originating summons is not yet ready for hearing. The court agreed with the respondent's counsel that...
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- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Ananias Nyamai Kiragu; Defendant: Jumwa Kalume Kitsaumbi; Respondent: Mr. Sifuna; Applicant: Mr. Kiarie
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Mombasa
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- ? 17 of 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Originating Summons / Ruling on Application for Consolidation and Preliminary Objection
- Outcome
- Application for consolidation dismissed; preliminary objection upheld.
- Legal Topics
- Adverse Possession, Consolidation of Suits, Preliminary Objection
- Source Language
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Parties
Ananias Nyamai Kiragu
Plaintiff
Jumwa Kalume Kitsaumbi
Defendant
Mr. Sifuna
Respondent
Mr. Kiarie
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Originating Summons / Ruling on Application for Consolidation and Preliminary Objection
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the two suits should be consolidated for trial.
- 2 Whether the application for consolidation should be granted in light of the different procedural stages of the suits.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that consolidating the two suits would embarrass the trial of both matters because they are at different procedural stages: the suit sought to be consolidated is already fixed for hearing, while the originating summons is not yet ready for hearing. The court agreed with the respondent's counsel that consolidation would not be appropriate in these circumstances. Consequently, the preliminary objection was upheld, and the application for consolidation was dismissed with costs in the cause.
Court Disposition
Application for consolidation dismissed; preliminary objection upheld.
Orders
- The application for consolidation is dismissed with costs in the cause.
- Certified copies of the ruling to be supplied as requested.
Full Case Text
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9 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA CIVIL SUIT NO.217 OF 2003(O.S.) ANANIAS NYAMAI KIRAGU……………………………….PLAINTIFF =V E R S U S= JUMWA KALUME KITSAUMBI……………………..DEFENDANTR U L I N G
The Applicant has filed an Originating Summons claiming adverse possession.
The suit sought to be consolidated is covered by Plaint.
There are several parties in this suit. The Applicant herein is one of 10 Defendants.
I find that to consolidate the two suits will embarrass the trial of the two suits. It is said the other suit is fixed for hearing tomorrow. This Originating Summons is not yet at a stage where hearing can be fixed. I agree with Mr. Sifuna that order for consolidation ought not to be granted.
I uphold the Preliminary Objection and dismiss the application with costs in the cause.
Dated at Mombasa this 8th day of March, 2004.
JOYCE KHAMINWAJ U D G E Mr. Kiarie I apply for certified copies. Court Let the same be supplied as requested. JOYCE KHAMINWA, J.