Wanambisi v Rianga (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E006 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 4819 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4819
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4819 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2025
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TypeApplication to Transfer SuitPostureApplication to transfer Kitale CMCELC No. 113 of 2002 to the Environment and Land Court at KitaleCoramCK NZILI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs, and the suit is not transferred.
Facts
The applicant Wanambisi seeks to transfer a case from Nakuru ELC No. 2 of 2019 to Kitale CMCELC No. 113 of 2002, claiming adverse possession. The respondent Rianga opposes the transfer, arguing it lacks jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the lower court has jurisdiction to hear the adverse possession claim
- Whether the applicant can withdraw and transfer the suit
Reasoning
The court holds that the lower court has jurisdiction to hear the claim, and the applicant should withdraw the suit and file it in the competent court.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Suit not transferred
- Application dismissed with costs
Remedies
- Withdraw the suit and file it in the competent court
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (2)
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