NOLLY K. MUSANGO V PETER ODANGA & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 5803 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5803
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5803 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 September 2012
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary Objection DismissedCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The court finds that the High Court has jurisdiction to proceed with the matter as the boundaries have been determined by the Land Registrar and the 1st Defendant did not appeal.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 1st and 2nd Defendants regarding the boundaries of registered land. The 1st Defendant raised a preliminary objection claiming lack of jurisdiction due to the Land Registrar's determination of the boundaries.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the dispute regarding the boundaries of registered land
- Whether the suit is premature as the Plaintiff should have followed the path of appeal or review as set out in the Act
Reasoning
The court ruled that the process of determining the boundaries was concluded by the Land Registrar and the 1st Defendant did not appeal, thus the court has jurisdiction.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection Dismissed
Orders
- Costs to be in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registered Land Act
Cases cited (1)
- MWANGI MURAGURI –VS- KAMARA RUKENYA Civil Appeal No. 10 of 1983
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