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Nelly Atieno Oluoch v Damaris A Nyawalo & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2157 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2157 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2157
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2157 (KLR)
Decided
30 July 2021
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TypeBoundary DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to Suit
Holding

The Court finds that the suit does not offend section 18(2) of the Land Registration Act and that the Court has jurisdiction to hear the boundary dispute.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 1st and 2nd Defendants, seeking an order compelling the 3rd Defendant to properly identify the property known as Kisumu/Kogony/2955 as per the sale of land agreement.

Issues

  1. Whether the suit offends section 18(2) of the Land Registration Act
  2. Whether the Court has jurisdiction to hear the boundary dispute

Reasoning

The Court held that the suit is not a boundary dispute as per section 18(2) of the Land Registration Act, and that the Court's jurisdiction is not limited by the Land Registrar's determination.

Outcome

The suit is not struck out.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act, 2012
  • Environment and Land Court Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Hon. Henry Kosgey v Brian Cuthbert & Another (2019) eKLR
  • Willis Ocholla v Mary Ndege (2016) eKLR
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