Kanyi Macera v James Mwangi Kanyi & another [2014] KEHC 4010 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4010
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4010 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2014
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the decision of the Central Provincial Land Disputes Tribunal Appeal Committee at NyeriCoramB.N. Olao
Holding
The appeal is allowed and the decision of the Provincial Land Disputes Appeal Committee is hereby set aside.
Facts
The dispute involved the title to land and beneficial interests in the suit land, which the Land Disputes Tribunal had no jurisdiction to entertain.
Issues
- Whether the Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the dispute involving registered land.
- Whether the decision of the Appeals Committee confirming the Tribunal's award and ordering a 'status quo' was made in excess of jurisdiction.
Reasoning
The decision of the Land Disputes Tribunal was made in excess of jurisdiction as it had no authority to entertain the dispute involving registered land.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Decision of the Appeals Committee confirming the Tribunal's award and ordering a 'status quo' is set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
- Registered Land Act
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