Grays Jepkemoi Kiplagat v Zakayo Chepkoga Cheruiyot [2021] KEELC 4674 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4674
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4674 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent filed preliminary objectionCoramChacha, KLR Chacha, Lenaola, Lenaola, Ndungu
Holding
The preliminary objection is properly taken and has merit.
Facts
Petitioner claims to have purchased 8 acres of land from Respondent, who was selling a portion of his deceased father's estate. The succession court ruled the petitioner was not a beneficiary and declined to distribute the estate to her.
Issues
- Competency of the petition
- Resjudicata
- Constitutional issues
Reasoning
The court found the petition to be defective as it was more or less an appeal against the succession court's decision and raised legal issues.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- High Court Practice and Procedure Rules, 2006
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