Janet Nyokabi Munenge v Chairman,Nairobi Liquor Licensing Court [2005] KEHC 2036 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2036
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2036 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to Appellant's appeal dismissedCoramALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the Appellant
Facts
The Appellant filed an application under Sections 18 and 39 of the Liquor Licensing Act, Cap 121, against the Respondent (Chairman of Nairobi Liquor Licensing Court). The Respondent's Counsel argued that the High Court had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal from the LLC's decision.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear an appeal from the decision of the Nairobi Liquor Licensing Court
- Whether the Nairobi Liquor Licensing Court is a 'subordinate court' within the meaning of Section 65(1) of the Civil Procedure Act
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the appeal arises under Sections 18 and 39(5) of the Liquor Licensing Act, and that the High Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions made by the LLC.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary Objection to Appellant's appeal dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Liquor Licensing Act, Cap 121
- Civil Procedure Act
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