Republic v Malindi Land Disputes Tribunal & another ex parte La Marina Ltd & another [2006] KEHC 711 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 711
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 711 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramW. Ouko., Ringera, Visram
Holding
The court ruled that the objection to the application was valid due to the inclusion of an additional relief (mandamus) not sought or granted.
Facts
The Republic has filed an application to institute judicial review proceedings against the Malindi Land Disputes Tribunal. The Tribunal had attempted to adjudicate over a land dispute.
Issues
- Interpretation of the law
- Cancellation of titles
- Rectification of the register of chembe/kibabamshe/398 in Malindi disputes land tribunal no. 40 of 2005
Reasoning
The court found that the objection was valid because the motion included an additional relief (mandamus) not sought or granted.
Outcome
The application was dismissed
Orders
- Prohibition against the Malindi Land Disputes Tribunal attempting to adjudicate over the land dispute
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act 1990
- Land Registration Act Cap 300 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Magnate Ventures Ltd & Others v R Ex Parte Adopt-A-Light Ltd
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