DAVID GIKUTHA NKARARU V KIRIINYA MUKIIRA [2009] KEHC 2808 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2808
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2808 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2009
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant sought orders for Deputy Registrar to sign a decree in a Land Disputes Tribunal case.CoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The Deputy Registrar will sign two orders: the decree arising from the court's judgment and the order following the District Surveyor's Report.
Facts
The applicant sought orders for the Deputy Registrar to sign a decree in Land Disputes Tribunal Case No. 41 of 2001, which was an award made by the Meru Central Land Disputes Tribunal.
Issues
- Whether the application was competent.
- Whether the Deputy Registrar can sign a decree.
- Whether the decree should be signed by the issuing magistrate or the Deputy Registrar.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the application was competent and that the Deputy Registrar can sign the decree. The decree should be signed by the Deputy Registrar as per the Land Disputes Tribunals Act and Rules.
Outcome
The Deputy Registrar will sign two orders.
Orders
- The Deputy Registrar will sign the decree arising from the court's judgment.
- The Deputy Registrar will sign the order following the District Surveyor's Report.
Remedies
- The applicant will bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act 1990 (No. 18 of 1990)
- Civil Procedure Act 1965 (Cap 21)
- Land Disputes Tribunals (Forms and Procedure) Rules 1993
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