Attorney General v Small Wonder Ltd [2015] KECA 122 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 122
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 122 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2015
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the High CourtCoramE.M. Githinji, H.M. Okwengu, F. Azangalala
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the proceedings before the High Court Judge are set aside. The High Court suit is ordered to be reheard on formal proof.
Facts
Small Wonder Ltd sued the Attorney General on behalf of the Commissioner of Lands for declarations that its rights to a plot of land had been infringed and that the land had unconstitutionally been taken away. The respondent claimed to be the registered owner of the land and that it had been barred from developing it.
Issues
- Service of hearing notices
- Award of special and general damages
- Amendment of the plaint
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not served with hearing notices when the case came up for formal proof, which rendered the proceedings irregular. The court also considered the award of special and general damages and the amendment of the plaint.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Proceedings before the High Court Judge are set aside
- High Court suit is ordered to be reheard on formal proof
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Shah -v- Mbogo [1967] EA 116
- Sebei District Administration -V- Gasyali [1968] EA 300
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