Joshua Mithika & another v Kobia M’Twamwari Kangeri & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2492 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2492
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 July 2021
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling by a Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramNyarangi
Holding
The trial court's decision is set aside, and the matter is to be heard on merits.
Facts
The appellants sued the respondents for a declaration that the respondents' actions were fraudulent and for the cancellation of a land transfer. The respondents filed a preliminary objection based on the Land Consolidation Act and Land Adjudication Act.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Exhaustion of remedies
Reasoning
The court determined that the trial court erred in determining it had no jurisdiction to hear the suit, and the doctrine of exhaustion of remedies was not applicable.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Decision of the Honorable Magistrate set aside
- Each party to bear their own costs
Remedies
- Declaration of fraud
- Cancellation of land transfer
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Consolidation Act Cap 283
- Land Adjudication Act Cap 284
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