Kinyua & another (Legal Representatives of Geoffrey Kanu Kinyua - Deceased) v Commissioner of Lands & 11 others (Civil Appeal E027 of 2022) [2025] KECA 862 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 862
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 862 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The appellants filed a suit against the respondents for orders declaring the land adjudication process and compensation claims invalid.
Issues
- Validity of land adjudication process
- Claim for compensation
Reasoning
The court found that the consent order was not adopted as an order of the court, and the appellant was not entitled to compensation as the land was not compulsorily acquired.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Adjudication Act Cap 284
- Registered Land Act Cap 300
- Constitution of Kenya Act No. 5 of 1969
Cases cited (2)
- Rustom Cavasjee Cooper vs. Union of India 1970 AIR 564, 1970 SCR (3) 530
- Director of Buildings and Lands vs Shun Fung Wouworks Ltd [1995] AC 111
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