Macharia & another (Both suing under power of attorney of their father Peter Macharia Kimani) v Gichuru & 2 others (Land Case Appeal E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1024 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1024
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 1024 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 February 2026
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TypeLand Case AppealPostureAppeal from the ruling of the Court in Murang’a Chief Magistrate’s M.C.E.L.C. Number E077 of 2024CoramMN GICHERU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent due to the plaintiffs' failure to comply with Order 9 rule (2) of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Facts
The case involves a dispute over land registration, with the plaintiffs alleging fraud, forgery, and misrepresentation in the land registration process. The plaintiffs claim their father's land was registered without their knowledge or consent.
Issues
- Whether the learned Magistrate misapplied the law for determining a case involving fraud, forgery and misrepresentation
- Whether the suit is time barred
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiffs did not prove they had the necessary locus standi to bring the suit and did not comply with the mandatory provisions of Order 9 rule (2) (a) as regards obtaining prior approval of the court by a holder of a power of attorney before instituting a suit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The ruling delivered on 30-4-2025 be set aside in its entirety
- The preliminary objection be dismissed with costs
- Suit No. MCELC No. E077/2024 be reinstated for hearing on merit before a different magistrate
- The costs of this appeal be awarded to the Appellants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (3)
- Order 9 rule 2 (a) of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Sections 4 and 7 of the Limitation of Actions Act
- Article 48, 50(1) and 159(2) (d) of the Constitution of Kenya
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