Sigona Juakali Association v County Government of Kiambu & 8 others [2019] KEELC 3561 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3561
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 3561 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a land dispute case
Holding
The suit is not res judicata as the issues raised in the previous case were not fully determined due to the lack of competency of the court. There was no fraud in the alienation of the land parcel.
Facts
The plaintiff, Sigona Jua Kali Association, claims entitlement to a parcel of land known as SIGONA/934, which was allegedly allotted to them by the defunct Kikuyu town council in 2001. However, the land was later transferred to the 5th defendant and further subdivided.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata.
- Whether there was fraud in the alienation of land parcel no. 934.
- Whether plaintiffs are entitled to the suit land.
- Which orders should this court grant.
Reasoning
The court found that the previous case (Kikuyu R.M.C.C. No. 53 of 2004) was not competent to determine the issues raised, particularly the counterclaim of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was advised to seek redress in the High Court.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (3)
- John Florence Maritime Services limited vs. Conken Cargo Forwards and Another, Malindi Court of Appeal Case No. 42 of 2014
- Civil Procedure Act Section 7
- Land Registration Act Section 80
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