John Nakhabi Okelo v Obura Nelson [2013] KEHC 2248 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2248
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2248 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2013
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks consolidation and transfer of two cases to the Environment and Land Court.CoramKIBUN
Holding
The court finds that the Lower court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the cases related to environment, use, occupation, and title to land.
Facts
The applicant seeks to consolidate two cases (CMCC No. 118 of 2008 and CMLC No. 20 of 2008) and transfer them to the Environment and Land Court. The respondent opposes the application.
Issues
- Whether the Busia Chief Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine CMCC No. 118 of 2008 and CMLC No. 20 of 2008.
- Whether the Lower court has jurisdiction to hear and determine cases related to environment, use, occupation, and title to land pending before the courts before the operationalization of the Environment and Land Courts.
Reasoning
The court establishes the jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court under the Constitution and the Environment and Land Court Act, and finds that the Lower court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Environment and Land Court Act No. 19 of 2011
- Land Act 2012
Cases cited (1)
- The Owners of Motor Vessel 'Lilian S' –vs- Caltex Kenya Ltd (1989) K.L.R.
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