M’Imanyara M’Atunga v Jenaro Lumiri Nabea, Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer Tigania & another [2021] KEELC 483 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 483
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 483 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2021
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TypeAppealPostureFirst appeal from the Ruling of Hon. S. Sogomo (P.M.)CoramHON. C.K. NZILI, ORIMBO FOR APPELLANT, MUTHOMI FOR 1ST RESPONDENT, KIETI FOR 2ND RESPONDENT, COURT ASSISTANT - KANANU
Holding
The appeal is allowed with costs.
Facts
The appellant sued the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents for fraud, collusion, and unlawful transfer of Parcel No. 333 Akaiga Adjudication Section to the 1st defendant. The 1st respondent filed a consent dated 5.12.2016.
Issues
- Appellant's claim based on fraud, collusion, and illegalities was wider than Sections 26 and 29 of the Land Adjudication Act and the Land Consolidation Act.
- The trial court's decision to strike out the suit was based on the appellant's failure to consider the consent given by the 2nd respondent.
Reasoning
The court found the trial court erred in law and in fact by declining jurisdiction, as the consent given by the 2nd respondent allowed the appellant to seek to quash the entire process and the eventual decision.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The appeal is allowed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Consolidation Act
- Land Adjudication Act
Cases cited (3)
- Justus Ntuiti –vs- Mwirichia Kaimbuthu [2004] eKLR
- Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co. Ltd. –vs- West End Distributors Ltd [1969] E.A 696
- Stephen Kungutia & 2 Others –vs- Severina Nchulubi Njeri Civil Appeal No. 221 of 2010
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