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Motokaa Nthautho v Joseph Njeru & 3 others [2005] KEHC 189 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 189 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
189
Citation
[2005] KEHC 189 (KLR)
Decided
11 March 2005
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TypeCivil Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication dismissed
Holding

The Notice of Motion dated 9th May 2003 is hereby dismissed

Facts

The applicant sought an order to grant the application, affecting parcels of land, and challenging the decision. The application was made four years after the decision was taken.

Issues

  1. mandatory terms in law reform act and civil procedure rules
  2. genuineness of the application
  3. period of six months for leave to file application for judicial review

Reasoning

The mandatory terms in the law reform act and civil procedure rules are mandatory and cannot be bypassed. The application is made four years after the decision, making it highly questionable and the period for leave to file application for judicial review is insufficient.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Law Reform Act
  • Registered Land Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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