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GERALD MUTHUYIA v SILAS MWENDA MBUI & OTHERS [2012] KEHC 4529 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 4529 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4529
Citation
[2012] KEHC 4529 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for transfer of suit to Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding

The application is dismissed

Facts

The plaintiff bought land and was issued with a title deed. A temporary injunction was issued against the defendants, but the suit has not been heard due to court congestion.

Issues

  1. Whether the Chief Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction to hear the suit
  2. Whether the suit should be transferred to the Chief Magistrate's Court at Meru for expeditious disposal

Reasoning

The High Court has jurisdiction and is competent to hear and determine the dispute expeditiously.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for transfer of suit to Chief Magistrate's Court at Meru dismissed
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