Shichenje & 5 others v Mutola & 7 others (Environment and Land Appeal E030 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 21168 (KLR) (31 October 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 21168
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 21168 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a ruling and order of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramDO OHUNGO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The learned magistrate did not err in the exercise of his discretion.
Facts
The appellants and respondents are parties to multiple cases involving land disputes and injunctive orders. The Chief Magistrate's Court had previously issued an order against the respondents.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law by allowing the respondents' Notice of Application for injunctive orders.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by delegating its powers to a police station.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by finding that the appellants were abusing the due process of the court.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to act impartially in the dispute between the parties.
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the appeal and dismissed it, emphasizing the need for parties to proceed with their cases for hearing and determination.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Mombasa Cement Limited v Kitsao & 34 others (Civil Appeal E016 of 2020) [2022] KECA 562 (KLR) (24 June 2022)
- Giella v Cassman Brown & Co Ltd [1973] EA 358
- Nguruman Limited v Jan Bonde Nielsen & 2 Others [2014] eKLR
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