Linus Mukuru Njuki v Commissioner Of Lands & 4 others [1987] KEHC 13 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13
- Citation
- [1987] KEHC 13 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 1987
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TypeLand AcquisitionPostureApplication to strike out an originating summons
Holding
The application is dismissed. The respondents have a legal interest in the suit premises and the compensation awarded by the Commissioner of Lands is valid.
Facts
The applicant, Linus Mukuru Njuki, seeks to have the originating summons struck out due to the respondents' lack of legal interest in the suit premises and the invalidity of the agreement for sale.
Issues
- Whether the respondents have any legal interest in the suit premises.
- Whether the Commissioner of Lands acted correctly in awarding compensation to the respondents.
- Whether the respondent should be paid the money currently deposited with the Commissioner of Lands as compensation for compulsory acquisition of the property.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondents had a valid legal interest in the land and the agreement for sale was not null and void. The compensation awarded by the Commissioner of Lands is upheld.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Acquisition Act (cap 295)
- Land Control Board Act (cap 302)
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