Lucas Mwakina Justo v Alphonse M. Mwalimo [2014] KEHC 4352 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4352
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4352 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Land Disputes TribunalCoramS. MUKUNYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the Provincial Appeals Tribunal's and the Land Disputes Tribunal's awards are set aside. The Land Disputes Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to determine title to land.
Facts
The plaintiff claimed six acres of land, but the Land Disputes Tribunal awarded the land to the defendant. The plaintiff appealed to the Provincial Appeals Tribunal, which dismissed the appeal and confirmed the tribunal's award.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is valid
- Whether the Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to award the land
Reasoning
The Land Disputes Tribunal Act does not empower the tribunal to determine title to land. The appeal is based on a point of law regarding jurisdiction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Award of land to the plaintiff is set aside
- Provincial Appeals Tribunal's decision is set aside
Remedies
- Costs to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
Cases cited (2)
- Ncarubi Mberia v Geoffrey Mugambi John Meru Civil Appeal No. 2 of 2004
- Solomon M' Irura Mathiu v Stanley M'Ikiara Civil Appeal No. 52 of 2003
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