JOHN MBAKA JAMES v ABIGAEL KIMA & another [2009] KEHC 1168 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1168
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 1168 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous ruling dismissing an applicationCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The applicant seeks to set aside a ruling from 1999 dismissing his application, claiming the ruling is void due to inordinate delay and lack of explanation. The applicant's mother consented to the land sub-division in 1997.
Issues
- Inordinate delay in filing the application
- Laches
- Justiciability of the applicant's claim
- Revocation of land grant
Reasoning
The court finds the applicant's claim lacks merit due to inordinate delay and lack of explanation, and the applicant's justiciable claim is not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Dismissed
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