Gerald Iha Thoya v Registrar of Land, Kilifi & 2 others [2018] KECA 282 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the group had legal capacity to sue
- 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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