Margaret Wairimu Waweru v Livingstone Ngugi Gikuri (Civil Appeal 380 of 2000) [2003] KEHC 781 (KLR) (Civ) (18 February 2003) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 781
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 781 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2003
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling of the Resident Magistrate dismissing an application for confirmation of an award made by the Lari Land Disputes TribunalCoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The appeal is struck out for being incompetent due to the appellant's failure to seek leave from the lower court to lodge the appeal or before seeking leave of this court to lodge it out of time.
Facts
The respondent made an application for the confirmation of an award made by the Lari Land Disputes Tribunal. The appellant raised a preliminary objection, and the learned magistrate dismissed the application.
Issues
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in making her decision without justification
- Whether the learned magistrate lacked jurisdiction to make the disputed decision
- Whether the learned magistrate failed to evaluate the appellant's evidence and/or submissions
Reasoning
The learned magistrate's decision was based on a preliminary objection, and the appeal was not lodged within the time frame required by the Land Disputes Tribunal Act. The appellant failed to seek leave to appeal, making the appeal incompetent.
Outcome
The appeal is struck out.
Orders
- The appeal is struck out for being incompetent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Act, No. 18 of 1990
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