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Gerald Iha Thoya v Registrar of Land, Kilifi & 2 others [2018] KECA 282 (KLR)

[2018] KECA 282 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
282
Citation
[2018] KECA 282 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the ruling of the Environment and Land Court at MalindiCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M. K. KOOME
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 3rd respondent.

Facts

Muungano wa Wakulima filed an originating summons against the Registrar of Land Kilifi, Attorney General, and Weru Group Ranch over Parcel No. Kilifi/Weru/20. The group claimed ownership and sought registration of the property in their name and an injunction against subdivision.

Issues

  1. Whether the group had legal capacity to sue
  2. Whether the costs awarded by the lower court were erroneous

Reasoning

The court upheld the lower court's decision to dismiss the group's suit due to lack of legal capacity. The court also upheld the costs awarded to the 3rd respondent, finding that the group's delay in filing the review application was unreasonable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Costs to the 3rd respondent
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