Pepe Limited v Kenya Railways Corporation & 3 others; Kenya Revenue Protection Services & another (Interested Parties) [2019] KEELC 4817 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4817
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 4817 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2019
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents filed a Notice of Preliminary ObjectionCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding
The court finds it has the requisite jurisdiction to hear the Petition and dismisses the Preliminary Objections.
Facts
Petitioner Pepe Limited sought to challenge the jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court over a dispute regarding a Custom Transit Shed license on land. Respondents argued the case was a commercial dispute and the court lacked jurisdiction.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court
- Validity of the Custom Transit Shed license
Reasoning
The court rules that the dispute is not a constitutional issue and can be heard by the Environment and Land Court. The court also dismisses the claim of res judicata.
Outcome
Preliminary Objections dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Environment and Land Court (ELC) Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
- Patrick Musimba vs. National Land Commission & 4 others (2016) eKLR
- Okiya Omtata Okoiti & 2 others (2014) eKLR vs. Attorney General & 3 others (2014) eKLR
- Republic vs. Kenya Ports Authority & Another Ex-parte Messina (K) Limited (2011) eKLR
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