[2023] KEELC 17896 (KLR)
The court found that the applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 were unmerited and therefore dismissed them. The court further held that the Notice of Motion application dated 11th November 2022 was merited and allowed it in terms of prayers 1 and 2. The court also directed that the orders issued in...
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- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17896 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Njeru Nyaga & Co Advocates; Respondent: Thome V Residents Welfare Association
- Court
- Environment and Land Court
- Court Station
- Environment and Land Court at Nairobi
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Environment & Land Miscellaneous Case E038 of 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling
- Outcome
- Applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 dismissed; Notice of Motion dated 11th November 2022 allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2; no order as to costs.
- Judges
- EK Wabwoto
- Legal Topics
- Advocate Client Costs, Miscellaneous Applications, Enforcement of Orders
- Source Language
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Parties
Njeru Nyaga & Co Advocates
Applicant
Thome V Residents Welfare Association
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 have merit and should be allowed or dismissed.
- 2 Whether the Notice of Motion application dated 11th November 2022 should be allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2.
- 3 Whether the orders issued in ELC Misc No. E037 of 2021 are applicable to this matter.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 were unmerited and therefore dismissed them. The court further held that the Notice of Motion application dated 11th November 2022 was merited and allowed it in terms of prayers 1 and 2. The court also directed that the orders issued in ELC Misc No. E037 of 2021 would apply to this matter, thereby ensuring consistency in the handling of related applications between the same parties. No order as to costs was made for the dismissed applications.
Court Disposition
Applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 dismissed; Notice of Motion dated 11th November 2022 allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2; no order as to costs.
Orders
- The applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 are dismissed with no order as to costs.
- The Notice of Motion application dated 11th November 2022 is allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2.
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Njeru Nyaga & Co Advocates v Thome V Residents Welfare Association (Environment & Land Miscellaneous Case E038 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 17896 (KLR) (25 May 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2023] KEELC 17896 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the Environment and Land Court at Nairobi
Environment & Land Miscellaneous Case E038 of 2021
EK Wabwoto, J
May 25, 2023
Between
Njeru Nyaga & Co Advocates
Applicant
and
Thome V Residents Welfare Association
Respondent
Ruling
1. Having delivered the ruling in ELC Misc No. E037 of 2021 Njeru, Nyaga and Co. Advocates LLP vs Thome V Residents Welfare Association where I directed that the orders issued therein to apply in this matter, I hereby make the following final orders;a.The applications dated 28th July 2022 and 6th February 2023 are unmerited and hereby dismissed with no order as to costs.b.The Notice of Motion application dated 11th November 2022 is allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2.
2. It is so ordered.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY AT NAIROBI THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2023. E. K. WABWOTOJUDGEIn the presence of: -Ms. Maina for the Applicant/Advocate.Mr. Njeru for the Respondent/Client.Court Assistant: Caroline Nafuna.