Odieny Mbui v Veronica Yongo [2005] KEHC 2465 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2465
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2465 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing an application to set aside an award of arbitrationCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The referral of the case to arbitration by the magistrate was illegal and unlawful, and the award is set aside.
Facts
The appellant sued the respondent for eviction from land, and the case was referred to arbitration by the magistrate. The respondent's award was filed and adopted by the court. The appellant then applied to set aside the award.
Issues
- Whether the magistrate had the authority to refer the case to arbitration
- Whether the award was valid and should be set aside
Reasoning
The court found that the parties did not request the case to be referred to arbitration, and the magistrate's decision was not based on any provision. The court also noted that the relevant law had been repealed by Act No.18 of 1990.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the award is set aside.
Orders
- The order of referral to arbitration by the magistrate and all other consequential proceedings are hereby set aside.
- Case to be heard De Novo before another magistrate of competent jurisdiction.
Remedies
- Each Party to bear its own costs in this appeal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Magistrate's Jurisdiction (Amendment Act) (Act No.14 of 1981)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act (Act No.18 of 1990)
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