Dominic Njagi Karong'o v Mathi Kairairia M'ranyu [2014] KEHC 218 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 218
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 218 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant appeals from the decision of the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees.CoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding
The ELC has no jurisdiction to hear appeals which had not been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees.
Facts
The case involves appeals from the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees regarding land disputes.
Issues
- Whether the ELC has jurisdiction to hear appeals which had not been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees.
- Whether the ELC can hear appeals against decisions in matters which had been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees before they were abolished.
Reasoning
The court held that the ELC can only hear appeals from concluded appeals of Provincial Appeals Committees on issues of law.
Outcome
The ELC has no jurisdiction to hear appeals which had not been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees.
Orders
- The ELC should not hear appeals which had not been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees.
- The ELC has jurisdiction to hear appeals against decisions in matters which had been concluded by the defunct Provincial Appeals Committees before they were abolished.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act
Cases cited (1)
- The MV SS Lilian
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