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REPUBLIC v MSAMBWENI LAND DISPUTE TRIBUNAL & 2 OTHERS Ex-parte FRANCA ALIERI SOGNO [2007] KEHC 89 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 89 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
89
Citation
[2007] KEHC 89 (KLR)
Decided
28 February 2007
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx-parte application seeking to quash a decision of the Msambweni Land Disputes TribunalCoramD.K. MARAGA
Holding

The application is allowed with costs to the ex parte applicant to be paid by the interested parties

Facts

The ex parte applicant seeks to quash a decision of the Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal dated June 20, 2006, which awarded the suit piece of land to the interested party. The ex parte applicant's husband was issued with a title deed in 1979, and the interested party's claim was made to the tribunal in 2006, which was time barred.

Issues

  1. Decision made without jurisdiction
  2. Violation of rules of natural justice
  3. Decision against a deceased person
  4. Decision on a matter that was res judicata
  5. Time barred claim

Reasoning

The tribunal has no jurisdiction to deal with matters of title, and the interested party's claim was time barred.

Outcome

Allowing the application

Orders

  • Costs to be paid by the interested parties to the ex parte applicant

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Disputes Tribunals Act No. 180 of 1990
  • Limitation of Actions Act
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