REPUBLIC v THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NAKURU LAW COURTS [2012] KEHC 1561 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1561
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1561 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Institute Judicial Review and Orders of CertiorariCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
An order of certiorari is issued to quash the decision of the Resident Magistrate, and the Applicants and Interested Party are directed to apply to the Land Registrar to ascertain and fix the proper boundaries for the land parcels.
Facts
The Applicant, Lillian Mumbi, filed a Notice of Motion seeking orders of certiorari to quash the decision of the Resident Magistrate at Nakuru Law Courts regarding a land dispute.
Issues
- The decision of the Resident Magistrate was in breach of the rules of natural justice and without jurisdiction.
- The court's supervisory powers over subordinate courts and quasi-judicial functions were invoked.
Reasoning
The court found the decision to be in violation of natural justice and lacked jurisdiction, and thus exercised its supervisory powers.
Outcome
The Resident Magistrate's decision is quashed, and the Applicants and Interested Party are ordered to apply to the Land Registrar.
Orders
- Order of certiorari to quash the decision of the Resident Magistrate.
- Direct the Applicants and Interested Party to apply to the Land Registrar to ascertain and fix the proper boundaries for the land parcels.
Remedies
- Quashing of the Resident Magistrate's decision.
- Application to the Land Registrar for boundary determination.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act of 1990
- Rules of Natural Justice
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