MAGATI KODECK V JAMES OBEGI [2012] KEHC 2286 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2286
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2012
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary objection filed by the defendant on jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.CoramR. LAGAT-KORIR
Holding
The preliminary objection is not only unsustainable but mischievous and intended to delay the determination of the suit. The objection is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiff sued the defendant for a permanent injunction to restrain the defendant from closing, fencing, interfering with the plaintiff's access and entry into his land titles. The defendant denied the existence of a road access leading to the plaintiff's parcel of land.
Issues
- Court's jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.
- Nature of the dispute (access road vs. boundary dispute).
Reasoning
The plaintiff's claim is related to an access road, not a boundary dispute. The defendant's denial of the existence of a road access is not supported by evidence.
Outcome
The suit is set down for hearing.
Orders
- Preliminary objection dismissed.
- Suit set down for hearing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
- Registered Land Act, Cap 300, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Kimani Wanyoike –vs- Electoral Commission and another, Civil Appeal No. 213 of 1995
- Republic –vs- The Land Registrar Kajiado and another, Exparte Kiserek Investment Limited (2004) eKLR
- Narok County Council –vs- Transmara County Council (2000) 1EA 161
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