Oduor v Ofula (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E006 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 96 (KLR) (2 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 96
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 96 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2022
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks transfer of suit to Ukwala Principal Magistrates' Court, Respondent opposes and argues lack of jurisdictionCoramAY KOROSS
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction to transfer the suit from Siaya Senior Principle Magistrates' Court to Ukwala Principal Magistrates' Court as the first instance court did not have jurisdiction.
Facts
Applicant seeks transfer of a suit from Siaya Senior Principle Magistrates' Court to Ukwala Principal Magistrates' Court. Respondent argues the first instance court lacked jurisdiction.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the subordinate court
- Transfer of suit from one court to another
Reasoning
The court's jurisdiction is everything and without it, the court must down its tools. The respondent's suit was filed without jurisdiction and the only remedy is to withdraw it and file a compliant one in the court seized of jurisdiction.
Outcome
The motion is dismissed with costs awarded to the respondent.
Orders
- Notice of motion dated 7/12/2021 is hereby dismissed with costs
Remedies
- Award of costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (4)
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- Joseph Muthee Kamau & another v David Mwangi Gichure & another
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