Shaiyah v Kihonge & another (Environment & Land Case 112 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 14 (KLR) (11 January 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 January 2023
AI Summary
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TypeBoundary DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to SuitCoramJG KEMEI
Holding
The suit is stayed pending the Land Registrar's decision on the boundary dispute.
Facts
The case involves a boundary dispute between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant's properties.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Suitability of the plaintiff's case
Reasoning
The court found the suit suitable for determination by the Land Registrar due to the nature of the dispute.
Outcome
The suit is stayed pending the Land Registrar's decision.
Orders
- Plaintiff to submit the boundary dispute for determination by the Land Registrar within 30 days
- Land Registrar to file its decision within 60 days
- Suit is stayed pending the Land Registrar's decision
- Plaintiff/any other party to prosecute other claims after the Land Registrar's decision
Remedies
- Stay of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act No 3 of 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Mukisa Biscuits Company Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd [1969] EA 696
- Onesmus Kamau Mungai v Phares Mwangi Kamau & 2 Others [2019] eKLR
- George Kamau Macharia v Dexka Limited [2019] eKLR
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