John Masiantet Saeni v Daniel Aramat Lolungiro & 3 others [2017] KEELC 2986 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2986
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2986 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2017
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TypePetition for Alleged Contravention of Fundamental Rights and FreedomsPosturePetition Struck OutCoramJ. MUTUNGI
Holding
The petition is struck out in its entirety.
Facts
The petitioner and the 1st respondent filed objections to the award of Plot No. 323 to Leah Cherono. The objections were dismissed, prompting them to appeal to the Minister. The Minister's decision was upheld, awarding the plot to the 1st respondent.
Issues
- Whether the petition is res judicata and an abuse of the court process.
- Whether the petition is brought in bad faith and violates the provisions of Section 29(1) of the Land Adjudication Act.
Reasoning
The court found the petition to be misconceived and an abuse of the court process, as it attempts to reverse a final decision made in accordance with the Land Adjudication Act.
Outcome
Petition Struck Out
Orders
- Petition Struck Out
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Adjudication Act, Cap 284 Laws of Kenya
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Lepore Ole Maito -vs- Letwat Kortom & 2 Others [2016] eKLR
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