Clement Masanga Atonga v Lewkadia Milungi [2021] KEELC 2391 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2391
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2391 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2021
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureNotice of Preliminary ObjectionCoramHon., Lenaola, Ohungo, The
Holding
This court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter on the grounds of res judicata, pecuniary value, and original jurisdiction.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have acquired title to a portion of land measuring approximately 7.6HA by way of adverse possession. The defendant raised a preliminary objection on jurisdictional grounds.
Issues
- Res Judicata
- Pecuniary Value of the Suit Land
- Original and Unconditional Jurisdiction
Reasoning
The court determined that the suit is not res judicata, as the previous suit in Kisii ELC No. 349 of 2013 did not involve the same parties. The pecuniary value of the suit land is not within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court. The court also found that it has original and unconditional jurisdiction to handle adverse possession claims.
Outcome
The preliminary objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The preliminary objection is dismissed with each party to bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Evidence Act (Cap 80)
- Limitation of Actions Act (supra)
- Constitution of Kenya (CPA)
Cases cited (6)
- Christopher Kenyariri vs Salama Beach (2017) eKLR
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission v Maina Kiai & 5 others, Nairobi CA Civil Appeal No. 105 of 2017 [2017] eKLR
- Lucy Wambui Kamau & Another vs Leonard Nganga Karuga (2021) eKLR
- Soloh Worldwide Inter-Enterprises v County Secretary, Nairobi Country & Another (2016) eKLR
- Republic v Charles Lutta Kasamani & Another ex parte, Minister for Finance & Commissioner of Insurance as Licensing and Regulating Officer (2006) eKLR
- County Government of Migori vs Hope Self Help Group (2021) Eklr
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