Beatrice Tilitei & another v William Kibet Chiboi [2017] KEELC 370 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 370
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 370 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst appeal from the judgment of the Iten Resident Magistrate Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir AdaloCoramKLR Kibunja, KLR Lenaola, Kimaru, Mativo, Visram
Holding
The court found that the appellants lacked capacity to be sued on behalf of Nyawa Primary School and that the suit was time barred.
Facts
The respondent claimed to be the legal owner of land parcel No. E/MARAKWET/KESSUP 'B'/800, and the appellants were representatives of Nyawa Primary School who allegedly illegally encroached onto the respondent's land.
Issues
- Whether the suit disclosed a cause of action against the appellants.
- Whether the trial Magistrate properly analyzed the matters and whether her decision was well founded.
- Whether the suit was time barred.
Reasoning
The court held that the appellants were sued in their capacity as representatives of Nyawa Primary School, which is not the body lawfully capable of being sued on behalf of a school. The suit was time barred as the respondent did not file the suit within the statutory period.
Outcome
The appeal was allowed, and the decree of the Resident Magistrate was set aside.
Orders
- The appeal was allowed.
- The decree of the Resident Magistrate was set aside.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Education Act cap 211
- Education (School committees) Regulation
Cases cited (2)
- Republic vs The Secretary to the Board of Governors, Musingu High School-Kakamega (2011)eKLR
- Civil Appeal No 9 of 2001, The Headmistress Menengai Primary School vs. Jamila Anyona
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