Otieno v Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd (Environment & Land Case 33 of 2020) [2023] KEELC 19975 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 19975
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 19975 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment dismissing the suitCoramFM NJOROGE, Nyarangi, Sewe
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute and dismisses the suit.
Facts
The plaintiff, Otieno, claims the defendant, Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd, sold the suit property below market value and violated statutory duties under the Land Act. The defendant disputes jurisdiction and argues the suit is not a land dispute.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the matter
- Whether the defendant's actions are illegal, arbitrary, and a breach of statutory duties
Reasoning
The court finds the suit is not a land dispute and the issue of jurisdiction must be decided as a preliminary matter. The court agrees with the defendant that it lacks jurisdiction.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
Orders
- The plainti’s suit herein is hereby dismissed for want of jurisdiction
- Each party shall bear their own costs of the instant suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act No 6 of 2012
- ELC Act
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