Geoffrey Nganga Njuriba v Attorney General & another [2016] KEELC 1254 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1254
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 1254 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary Objection to Res JudicataCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding
The Land Disputes Tribunal was not a competent court to hear the issue of ownership of the suit property, and the defense of res judicata is not available.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 2nd Defendant regarding the ownership of a parcel of land known as Githunguri/Ikinu/477. The 2nd Defendant claimed that the Plaintiff had previously been adjudicated in a Land Disputes Tribunal in 2006, which ruled in their favor.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- Whether the Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the issue of ownership
Reasoning
The Land Disputes Tribunal Act only gives jurisdiction to hear disputes regarding boundaries, claims to occupy or work land, or claims of trespass to land. The issue of ownership of the suit property does not fall within these provisions.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary Objection to res judicata dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
Cases cited (1)
- Vincent Kipsongok Rotich v Orphah Jelagat Ngelechei (2014) eKLR
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