Paul Francis Njoroge v Annah Nduta Njoroge & 5 others [2019] KEELC 976 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 976
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureDeclaratory Suit
The Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter, and the plaintiff's declaratory suit is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit seeking to declare the Land Disputes Tribunal's decision and subsequent adoption by the Eldoret Chief Magistrate's Court as null and void due to lack of jurisdiction, and to reinstate certain survey boundaries.
Issues
- Whether the Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear and determine the case.
- Whether the plaintiff was required to file an appeal to the Provincial Appeals Committee or Judicial Review.
Reasoning
The tribunal had jurisdiction to deal with a boundary dispute, and the plaintiff did not appeal the tribunal's decision or file a judicial review. The court found the plaintiff's claim to be untimely and dismissed the declaratory relief.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
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