ADRIANO AKALA ALUSIOLA V SAIDI KOKWENYA SINOYA & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 2386 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2386
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2386 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Land Disputes TribunalCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The appeal is allowed and the Tribunal's decision is void ab initio.
Facts
The Land Disputes Tribunal made orders on the ownership of land parcel NO. ISUKHA/LUBAO/683 AND 684. The appellant appealed the decision.
Issues
- Tribunal exceeded its mandate
- Tribunal lacked jurisdiction
- Tribunal was improperly constituted
- Claim barred by limitation period
Reasoning
The Tribunal's decision on ownership of land was beyond its jurisdiction and was therefore void. The claim was not time barred, but the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitations of Actions Act
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