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Leonard Kamenchu Kairiama v Elijah Maitai Ichicha & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2356 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2356 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2356
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2356 (KLR)
Decided
28 July 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision by Hon. G. Sogomo (PM) in PMCC No. 59 of 2018 (Tigania)CoramNyarangi
Holding

The trial court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

Facts

The Appellant sued the Respondents for a declaration that parcels of land are his property and that the land was unlawfully transferred.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
  2. Whether the relevant District Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer (DLASO) had given consent to the Appellant to institute the suit.

Reasoning

The trial court raised a preliminary objection on jurisdiction, but the court of appeal agreed with the trial court's decision.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Consolidation Act Cap 283
  • Land Adjudication Act Cap 284
Cases cited (2)
  • Lilians v Caltex Oil (Kenya) Limited (1989) KLR 1
  • Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co. Ltd v West End Distributors (1969) EA 696
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