Loise Wambui Thuo t/a Export Solve Agencies v George Atenya & 7 others [2020] eKLR Case Summary

Court
Environment and Land Court at Machakos
Category
Civil
Judge(s)
O.A. Angote
Judgment Date
October 09, 2020
Country
Kenya
Document Type
PDF
Number of Pages
3
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Case Brief: Loise Wambui Thuo t/a Export Solve Agencies v George Atenya & 7 others [2020] eKLR

1. Case Information:
- Name of the Case: Loise Wambui Thuo T/A Export Solve Agencies v. George Atenya & Others
- Case Number: ELC. CASE NO. 85 OF 2019
- Court: Environment and Land Court at Machakos
- Date Delivered: October 9, 2020
- Category of Law: Civil
- Judge(s): O.A. Angote
- Country: Kenya

2. Questions Presented:
The central legal issues in this case revolve around:
- Whether the Plaintiff should be granted leave to further amend the Amended Plaint, List of Documents, and List of Witnesses.
- Whether the Plaintiff can be allowed to make improvements on the suit property despite a previously ordered status quo, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Facts of the Case:
The Plaintiff, Loise Wambui Thuo, operates under the name Export Solve Agencies and is involved in a dispute over a suit property with multiple defendants, including George Atenya and several corporate entities. The Plaintiff claims ownership and seeks to amend her pleadings and documents to include additional evidence and witnesses. The suit arose after heavy rains caused flooding on the property, leading the Plaintiff to seek permission to make urgent improvements for health and safety reasons.

4. Procedural History:
The Plaintiff filed two applications: the first on January 7, 2020, seeking to amend her pleadings and the second on June 3, 2020, requesting permission to make improvements to the property. The first application was unopposed, while the second faced opposition from the 4th Defendant, who argued it would disrupt the status quo established by the court. The court considered both applications together, with written submissions from the parties.

5. Analysis:
- Rules: The court examined the relevant legal principles surrounding amendments to pleadings and the variation of consent orders. The key statutes involved include the Civil Procedure Act and the rules governing amendments and reviews of court orders.
- Case Law: The court referenced several cases, including *John Simiyu Khaemba & Another vs. Cooperative Bank of Kenya & Another [2019] eKLR*, which outlines the requirements for granting review orders, and *Joash Ochieng Ougo & Another vs. Virginia Edith Wambua Otieno (1987) KLR 364*, which emphasizes maintaining the status quo in cases of serious factual disputes. These precedents informed the court's reasoning regarding the necessity of preserving the current state of affairs until the trial.
- Application: The court allowed the first application for amendments as it was unopposed and justified. However, for the second application, the court found that the Plaintiff did not demonstrate compelling new evidence or circumstances that warranted altering the status quo. The court concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic did not create new facts that would justify the requested changes.

6. Conclusion:
The court ruled in favor of the Plaintiff's first application to amend her pleadings but dismissed the second application to make improvements on the property. The decision underscores the importance of maintaining the status quo in legal disputes where ownership is contested, particularly until a full trial can resolve the underlying issues.

7. Dissent:
There were no dissenting opinions noted in this ruling.

8. Summary:
The case illustrates the court's approach to handling procedural amendments and the necessity of maintaining existing conditions in property disputes. The ruling highlights the balance between a party's right to amend their case and the need to prevent unilateral changes that could affect ongoing litigation. The decision serves as a reminder of the court's role in ensuring fair judicial processes and protecting the rights of all parties involved in a dispute.b

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