Mariam Mueni Musembi & another v Commissioner of Lands & 4 others [2021] KEELC 3526 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3526
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3526 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramAs Githua, Majanja, Wilson Gachan
Holding
The court dismissed the application, finding that the respondents (defendants) did not dictate the choice of counsel and that the Ministry of Lands was not involved in the distribution of funds.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Mariam Mueni Musembi and Timothy Muchina Chege, filed a notice of motion on December 15, 2020, against the Commissioner of Lands and other defendants regarding the distribution of funds in a land dispute.
Issues
- Responsibility for selecting counsel
- Role of the Ministry of Lands in the settlement of the dispute
Reasoning
The court considered the application and response, and oral submissions, and ruled that the respondents did not dictate the choice of counsel and that the Ministry of Lands was not involved in the distribution of funds.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Government Proceedings Act, Cap 40 of the Laws of Kenya
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