Victorina Nanjala Wekesa v Cleophas W Waswa & another [2021] KEELC 3083 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3083
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3083 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land CourtCoramGACHERU, KANIARU, KEMEI, MUKUNYA, OKONGO
The Environment and Land Court does not have jurisdiction to hear matrimonial disputes, and the Court declines to transfer the case to the High Court.
Facts
Victorina Nanjala Wekesa filed a plaint against Cleophas W Waswa and Roy Sasaka Telewa seeking a declaration that the land sale agreement is null and void, a permanent injunction, and costs. The plaintiff and 1st defendant were married and had a matrimonial home on the disputed land.
Issues
- Whether the Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear the matrimonial dispute
- Whether the sale of the land by the 1st defendant to the 2nd defendant is valid
Reasoning
The Court's jurisdiction is limited to disputes relating to environment and land, and the Matrimonial Properties Act does not vest jurisdiction in any specific court for matrimonial property disputes. The Court has previously handled disputes involving matrimonial property and land.
Outcome
The application for transfer of the case to the High Court is dismissed.
Orders
- The application for transfer of the case to the High Court is dismissed
Authorities cited
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