Saruni Ole Loonkush & 9 others v Attorney General & 14 others [2022] KEELC 1607 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1607
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1607 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2022
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection, which was opposed by the Petitioners.CoramMbogo C.G
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction in this case and strikes out the Petition with costs to the Respondents.
Facts
The Petitioners sought a conservatory order and other reliefs against the Respondents regarding a parcel of land known as LR Narok/Naroosura/1, which was earmarked as an adjudication section in 1970.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court to entertain the petition
- Consent under section 30 of the Land Adjudication Act
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioners had bypassed the dispute resolution mechanisms provided under the Land Adjudication Act and invoked the court's jurisdiction prematurely.
Outcome
Striking out the Petition with costs to the Respondents
Orders
- Striking out the Petition with costs to the Respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Adjudication Act Chapter 284 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Tobias Achola Osindi & 13 others versus Cypriano Otieno Ogalo & 6 Others, H.C.CNO 4 OF 2011 KISII
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