Republic v Attorney General & 3 others Ex-Parte Daniel Njagi (as Legal representative of Paul Njagi Kapingazi (Deceased) [2018] KEELC 2050 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2050
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2050 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2018
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for Orders of Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The application for judicial review is not time-barred, the Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the claim, and the Applicant has not made out a case for granting the judicial review orders sought.
Facts
The ex-parte Applicant sought leave to apply for an order of certiorari to quash the proceedings and award of Embu West District Land Tribunal and an order of prohibition to stay the execution of the order of the Chief Magistrate.
Issues
- Tribunal's jurisdiction
- Res judicata
- Statute-barred claim
Reasoning
The court found that the Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the claim and that the Applicant did not demonstrate any grounds for judicial review. The doctrine of res judicata was not applicable.
Outcome
The application for judicial review is dismissed with costs to the Respondents and the interested party.
Orders
- The application for judicial review is dismissed with costs to the Respondents and the interested party.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act (Cap 21)
- Law Reform Act (Cap 26)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990
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