KIRIA NGOROI v PETER KARUITHI GAKUTHI & 2 others [2008] KEHC 2186 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2186
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2186 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to quash the decision of Embu District Land Disputes Tribunal and subsequent decree issued by the Trial Magistrate.CoramJ. N. KHAMINWA
Holding
The application is allowed and orders granted as prayed.
Facts
The applicant filed a Notice of Motion to quash the decision of the Embu District Land Disputes Tribunal and the subsequent decree issued by the Trial Magistrate.
Issues
- Tribunal acted without jurisdiction.
- Ownership of the land is guaranteed under the Registered Land Act.
Reasoning
The Tribunal's decision is without jurisdiction as the land is a first registration under the Registered Land Act, and there is no power to interfere with the ownership of the proprietor whose title is guaranteed under the Act.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Orders granted as prayed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Dispute Tribunal Act 18/1990
- Registered Land Act
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