CHARLES KARANJA MASHUA v JONAH MZEE ORUMOI & 4 others [2012] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1251
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2012
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TypeBoundary DisputePostureApplication to strike out suitCoramCHARLES KARAN, Lenaola, Madan
Holding
The court strikes out the suit with costs to the defendants.
Facts
The plaintiff, Charles Karanja Mashua, filed a suit against defendants Jonah Mzee Orumoi and others alleging a boundary dispute between their parcels of land. The defendants argued that the court lacked jurisdiction due to previous similar proceedings and the confirmation of boundaries by the District Land Registrar.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Abuse of process of court
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's claim was an abuse of the process of court and that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the boundary dispute. The court also noted that the plaintiff's claim was similar to a previous case where the suit was struck out.
Outcome
Struck out
Orders
- Suit struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registered Land Act
Cases cited (1)
- Wamutu vs Kiarie (1982) KLR 480
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