Susan Njeri Njoroge v Mwangi Kiarie [2022] KEELC 1554 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1554
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1554 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Hon. S. Mbungi, SPM in CMCC No 1331 of 1999CoramJ. G. KEMEI
Holding
The judgment dated 9/6/2015 is declared a nullity and the appeal is struck out as incompetent.
Facts
The Appellant and Respondent were parties in CMCC No 1331 of 1999. The Appellant claimed ownership of land parcel No RUIRU/MUGUTHA/BLOCK1/T.443, while the Respondent claimed ownership based on a purchase from Nyakinyua Investments Limited.
Issues
- Validity of the trial court judgment
- Irregularities in the delivery and dating of the judgment
Reasoning
The judgment was not dated and signed at the time of delivery, and there is no record of its delivery on 9/6/2015. The Court finds no valid judgment and declares a mistrial.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, judgment set aside, remitted back to the Hon. Magistrate for hearing.
Orders
- Judgment dated 9/6/2015 set aside
- Remitted back to Hon. Magistrate for hearing
- File placed before Hon. Chief Magistrate, Thika for further orders
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Refrigeration Contractors Limited Vs James O Lieta (2005) 1 KLR
- Section 99 of the Civil Procedure Act
- Mcfoy Vs. United Africa Company Limited [1961] 3 ALLER 1172
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