Lena Mumbi Kano v Gedion Mwathe Mutisya [2017] KEELC 1040 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1040
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1040 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2017
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks an order that PMCC No.3 of 2015 be withdrawn and/or transferred to the Environment and Land Court at Garissa.CoramE.C Cherono (Mr.), ELC Judge
Holding
The magistrate's court has jurisdiction to hear and determine environment and land-related disputes, and the application before the court lacks merit.
Facts
The applicant seeks an order to withdraw and transfer PMCC No.3 of 2015 to the Environment and Land Court at Garissa due to the magistrate's court's lack of jurisdiction. The respondent opposes the application, stating the Environment and Land Court lacks jurisdiction to order withdrawal and transfer of an incompetent suit.
Issues
- Whether the magistrate's court in Mwingi lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine land-related issues in PMCC No.3 of 2015.
- Whether the Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes relating to the environment and use of land.
Reasoning
The court held that the magistrate's court has jurisdiction to hear and determine land-related disputes, and dismissed the application.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Magistrate's Court's Act
- Environment and Land Court Act
Cases cited (1)
- CA No 287 of 2016 (unreported)
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