REPUBLIC V CHAIRMAN MT. ELGON LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL JAMES KIKECH EX-PARTE DAVID MWENCHER CHONGWONY [2012] KEHC 1931 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1931
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1931 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2012
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision of the Land Disputes TribunalCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The proceedings and decision of the Respondent were a nullity and are quashed
Facts
The deceased left a piece of land, which was subsequently registered under the ex-parte Applicant. The Interested Party claimed to have bought the land from the deceased in 1968.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had jurisdiction to hear the case
- Whether the proceedings and decision of the Respondent were valid
Reasoning
The Respondent did not have the power to determine a contest between the ex-parte Applicant and the Interested Party regarding ownership of the suit land.
Outcome
The proceedings and decision of the Respondent are quashed
Orders
- Interested Party ordered to pay costs of the motion
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act no.18 of 1990
Cases cited (1)
- Beatrice M' Marete v. Republic and Others, Civil Appeal no.259 of 2000
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