Leonard Kamenchu Kairiama v Elijah Maitai Ichicha & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2356 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the trial court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
- 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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