B W M v J M C [2018] KEELC 4119 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4119
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 4119 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2018
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TypeMatrimonial Property DisputePostureAppeal from an order of the Environment and Land CourtCoramM
Holding
The Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear the case as it pertains to the use and occupation of land.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant were married. The Plaintiff claims the suit property as matrimonial, while the Defendant denies it. The Plaintiff seeks a declaration that the property is matrimonial and a restraining order.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court
- Definition of matrimonial property under the Matrimonial Property Act
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear the case as it relates to the use and occupation of land, which falls under the jurisdiction established by Article 162(2) of the Constitution.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Property Act Cap 49 of 2013
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- ELC No.345 of 2014 John Kimani Njenga vs. Margaret Kanyuri & 2 others
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