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John Ongudi Oyoo v Japheth Ogolo Oyoo [2017] KEELC 2360 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2360 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2360
Citation
[2017] KEELC 2360 (KLR)
Decided
23 June 2017
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff seeks declaration that registration of land was fraudulent and cancellation, permanent injunction, and costs.CoramJ. M. Mutungi
Holding

Plaintiff's suit is unsustainable and dismissed with costs.

Facts

Plaintiff claims his brother obtained land registration fraudulently, alleging concealment of information and misuse of grant of letters of administration.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of the court
  2. Statute of limitations

Reasoning

Court lacks jurisdiction due to transmission of land and plaintiff's failure to challenge succession proceedings within statutory time limits.

Outcome

Plaintiff non-suited

Orders

  • Plaintiff's suit dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Speaker of the National Assembly -vs- James Njenga Karume
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