[2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR)
The court found that both Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015 and ELC Case No. E16 of 2020 revolve around the same property, Land Reference Number 27068, though they arise from different causes of action. Consolidation is prudent to avoid duplication of proceedings and conflicting judgments. The court exercised its...
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- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Joseph Abwao Nyawir; Respondent: Victoria Distributors Ltd; Respondent: National Land Commission
- Court
- Environment and Land Court
- Court Station
- Environment and Land Court at Kisumu
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Environment & Land Case E16 of 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Consolidation of Suits
- Outcome
- Application for consolidation allowed.
- Judges
- A Ombwayo
- Legal Topics
- Consolidation of Suits, Land Disputes, Originating Summons, Counter Claims
- Source Language
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Parties
Joseph Abwao Nyawir
Applicant
Victoria Distributors Ltd
Respondent
National Land Commission
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Consolidation of Suits
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015 and ELC Case No. E16 of 2020 should be consolidated for hearing and determination.
- 2 Whether the causes of action in both cases relate to the same property and justify consolidation.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that both Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015 and ELC Case No. E16 of 2020 revolve around the same property, Land Reference Number 27068, though they arise from different causes of action. Consolidation is prudent to avoid duplication of proceedings and conflicting judgments. The court exercised its discretion to consolidate the two matters, directing that proceedings continue in Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015, with the Originating Summons in ELC E16 of 2020 to be treated as a counterclaim and the replying affidavit as a defence to the counterclaim.
Court Disposition
Application for consolidation allowed.
Orders
- Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015 and ELC Case No. E16 of 2020 are consolidated for hearing and final determination.
- Proceedings to be undertaken in Kisumu ELC Case No. 222 of 2015.
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Nyawir v Victoria Distributors Ltd & another (Environment & Land Case E16 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR) (22 July 2022) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2022] KEELC 3281 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the Environment and Land Court at Kisumu
Environment & Land Case E16 of 2020
A Ombwayo, J
July 22, 2022
Between
Joseph Abwao Nyawir
Applicant
and
Victoria Distributors Ltd
1st Respondent
National Land Commission
2nd Respondent
Ruling
1. The applicant, Joseph Abwao Nyawir seeks orders that Kisumu Environment and Land Court Case No. 222 of 2015 be consolidated with Kisumu Environment and Court Case No. E16 of 2020 for hearing and final determination. The application is based on grounds that the Respondent lodged against the applicant case number Kisumu ELC 222 of 2015 in respect of Land Reference Number 27068. The applicant equally lodged in court Kisumu Environment and Land Court Case number E16 of 2020. The two matters revolve on the same property. I have considered the application and do find that the suit property is the same but the different causes of action. It is prudent to consolidate the two matters. It is hereby ordered that the two matters be consolidated and that proceedings to be undertaken in Kisumu Environment and Land Court case number 222 of 2015. The proceedings in ELC E016 of 2020 thus the Originating Summons be treated as counter claim whereas the replying affidavit be treated as defence to counter claim. Mention on 22/9/22.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 22nd DAY OF JULY 2022ANTONY OMBWAYOJUDGEThis Ruling has been delivered to the parties by electronic mail due to measures restricting court operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the light of the directions issued by his Lordship, the Chief Justice on 15th March 2020.