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A Kenyan court threw out a 2012 land claim because it was filed against people who were already dead, ruling such a suit is a nullity that c

A Nairobi contractor won Kshs 24.7 million with interest because the defendants admitted the debt, but lost larger claims by failing to prov

Landowners in an adjudication section must first use the Land Adjudication Act's objection and appeal process before suing, or their case wi

The Environment and Land Court in Meru refused to let a defendant add old documents as new evidence late in a land trial, because she couldn

The Environment and Land Court dismissed the applicants' bid to reverse eviction orders, confirming that parties seeking review must prove s

Getting a default judgment or arresting government officials without following strict legal rules is illegal and will be overturned by the H

Courts in Kenya generally allow parties to introduce new evidence, like forensic reports, as long as it doesn't unfairly harm the opposing s

A Kenyan court allowed a widow to continue her late husband's land suit and added the property's new owner as a defendant, but refused to ha

Courts rarely strike out a defense just because the plaintiff wants a quick win; if a genuine argument exists, the case must go to trial.

When challenging a bill of costs, you must prove the taxation is legally flawed, not just that you disagree with the amount.

If your legal challenge requires proving facts or deciding who should be in the case, you must raise it in your defense, not as a preliminar

If a landlord unlawfully evicts you or disrupts your business, you can sue for significant damages, even if your tenancy was never written d

Selling agricultural land in Kenya without Land Control Board consent makes the sale void, but you must still return any money paid.

Failing to attend court or actively pursue your case can lead to the High Court of Kenya dismissing your lawsuit.

Land suits can be transferred to a Senior Principal Magistrate's Court if the value is within their jurisdiction and convenience is a factor

Facing potential jail time in a lawsuit? The court can pause execution while your appeal is heard if you demonstrate substantial loss.

Failing to file a formal defense in a lawsuit means you lose the right to introduce your own evidence or testify in court.

Long delays in a lawsuit don't automatically mean failure; courts may allow you to continue if dismissal would unfairly impact other parties

If a government body ignores illegal construction, citizens can sue them directly, even if they haven't made a formal decision yet.

If your dispute involves a Sacco's business or membership, the High Court cannot hear it; you must go to the Co-operative Tribunal.

Prolonged delays in lawsuits don't automatically mean dismissal; the court balances the delay against the need for justice.

If a seller refuses to sign a property transfer, the court can order the Registrar to sign it for you.

Late legal changes are often rejected if they introduce claims that are already time-barred or unfairly prejudice the opposing party.

Even if you agree to pay your own legal fees in a settlement, the court can still award costs against you if your actions caused the lawsuit