Grace Mwikali Somba v Muka Mukuu Farmers’ Co-Operative Society Ltd & another;Anastacia Kanini Kimeu & another (Interested Parties) [2021] KECPT 30 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 30
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 30 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a final order dismissing a preliminary objection to jurisdictionCoramHon. B. Kimemia, Hon. J. Mwatsama, Mr. Gitonga Kamiti, Mr. B. Akusala, Mr. P. Gichuki
Holding
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to handle the claim
Facts
The dispute involves a member of a co-operative society and the society itself, concerning land ownership, boundaries, and usage of land.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to handle the present claim concerning land ownership, boundaries, and usage of land
Reasoning
The Tribunal's jurisdiction extends to subjects that affect the interests of the Society, including investments, and the dispute concerns the business of the society.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Defendant's Notice of Preliminary Objection dismissed with costs
- Matter to proceed to full trial
- Mention for Directions on 25.1.2022
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Co-operative Societies Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya
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