Republic v Githunguri Land Disputes Tribunal [2003] KEHC 204 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 204
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2003
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for Certiorari to quash award and order of Resident MagistrateCoramJ.B. Ojwang, Ag. J.
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Interested Party as it has not complied with the procedural limits set by the Law Reform Act and case law.
Facts
George Waithaka Gituru, the registered owner of L.R. No. GITHUNGURI/GITHUNGURI/T.343, sought to challenge the award of the Githunguri Land Disputes Tribunal and the subsequent order of the Resident Magistrate, arguing that the proceedings were conducted in violation of the Land Disputes Tribunal Act and principles of natural justice.
Issues
- violation of Land Disputes Tribunal Act
- improper proceedings
- lack of natural justice
- invalidity of award and order
Reasoning
The court found that the proceedings were in violation of the Land Disputes Tribunal Act and principles of natural justice, but the application was dismissed due to non-compliance with procedural limits.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
- Law Reform Act (Cap. 26, Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Re An Application by GIDEON WAWERU GATHUNGURI (1962) E.A. 520
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