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John Onyango & another v Samson Luwayi [1986] KECA 82 (KLR)

[1986] KECA 82 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
82
Citation
[1986] KECA 82 (KLR)
Decided
6 May 1986
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment of the High Court of KenyaCoramA.A. Kneller, A.R.W. Hancox, J.O. Nyarangi
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Facts

In 1978, Samson Luwayi claimed that John Onyango entered and took possession of a parcel of land, known as Tiriki/Hamisi “A”/635, without his consent, and the High Court found in favor of Luwayi. Onyango appealed, arguing the magistrate erred in law and jurisdiction.

Issues

  1. whether the magistrate had the authority to hear the case
  2. whether the magistrate erred in law in upholding the plaintiff's claim
  3. whether the magistrate erred in allowing Javan Bulemi to be added as a party to the suit

Reasoning

The appeals were dismissed as the magistrate had the authority to hear the case and did not err in law in upholding the plaintiff's claim.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.
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