Joseph Indeche Khamaluli v Tom Seru Achesa [2017] KEELC 2047 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2047
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2047 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Provincial Appeals CommitteeCoramN. A. MATHEKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed for lack of merit.
Facts
The appellant and respondent disputed the ownership of a piece of land. The Provincial Appeals Committee decided the appeal without giving parties an opportunity to make submissions, made contradictory findings, and entertained an appeal filed out of time.
Issues
- The Provincial Appeals Committee erred in deciding the appeal without giving parties an opportunity to make submissions.
- The Provincial Appeals Committee erred in making contradictory findings.
- The Provincial Appeals Committee erred in entertaining an appeal filed out of time.
Reasoning
The court found that the proceedings were in order, the committee had the necessary evidence to make findings, and the respondent should have raised the objection before the committee.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
Cases cited (1)
- Mwanasokoni v Kenya bus Service (1982 - 88) 1 KAR 870
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