Mary Wambui Kibe & 4 others v James Whittington Njoroge & 2 others [2017] KEELC 563 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 563
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPosturePreliminary Objection to the jurisdiction of the courtCoramB.N. OLAO
Holding
The court dismisses the plaintiffs' claim and upholds the preliminary objection on jurisdiction.
Facts
The plaintiffs are seeking to cancel the title to land parcel No. KIINE/RUIRU/1497, which was the subject of a Succession Cause in 2001. The plaintiffs claim they are the rightful heirs of the land, but the defendants argue they lack locus standi and that the court lacks jurisdiction.
Issues
- plaintiffs' locus standi
- court's jurisdiction
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiffs do not have locus standi to file the suit and that the court lacks jurisdiction to handle the matter, as it involves a Succession Cause that has already been decided.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Orders
- The suit is struck out with costs to the 1st and 2nd defendants.
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