Oginda & 3 others v Onchwati (Miscellaneous Application E008 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 17387 (KLR) (11 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17387
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17387 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2023
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication to transfer suit from Chief Magistrates' Court to Environment and Land CourtCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking to permanently restrain the defendant from interfering with land parcels Kisii Municipality/Block III/618 and 619. The defendant claimed the suit was struck out due to lack of prosecution, but the plaintiffs provided a valuation report indicating the property value increased beyond the Magistrates' Court's jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs' suit should be transferred from the Chief Magistrates' Court to the Environment and Land Court due to the increase in property value.
- Whether the plaintiffs' claim is supported by credible material.
Reasoning
The court has jurisdiction to transfer the suit, but the plaintiffs' claim is unsupported by credible material and the valuation report is unrelated to the disputed properties.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap 21, Laws of Kenya
- Magistrates' Courts Act, Act No 26 of 2015
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