Simiyu v Simiyu (Environment and Land Appeal 41 of 2019) [2022] KEELC 3845 (KLR) (28 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3845
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3845 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2022
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Kanduyi Land Disputes TribunalCoramBoaz N. Olao
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant and respondent were in a relationship and the respondent purchased a portion of land from the appellant. Their relationship ended, and the respondent claimed the land. The appellant was aggrieved and appealed.
Issues
- Tribunal's jurisdiction
- Notice and opportunity to be heard
- Natural Justice and Fair Hearing
Reasoning
The Tribunal had jurisdiction, the appellant was given notice and an opportunity to be heard, and her absence was not a violation of natural justice. The appellant's allegation of lack of notice was not true.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal be allowed.
- The Tribunal's award and which was read and adopted as an order of the court be reversed and/or be set aside.
- The respondent to meet costs of this appeal and costs in the Subordinate Court.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ridge v Baldwin 1964 A.C 40
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