Republic v Principal Magistrate (Kwale) & 4 others (Cause 29 of 2012) [2014] KEHC 5559 (KLR) (29 April 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5559
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5559 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2014
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TypeApplication for Orders of Certiorari and Judicial ReviewPostureRespondents opposed, application found time-barred and decision of Tribunal ultra viresCoramM. ODERO
Holding
Decision of Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal is ultra vires and void ab initio, application for leave to quash award is time-barred
Facts
Dispute over ownership of plot No. Kwale/Msambweni A2608. Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal awarded title to Janus Mosque Committee. Ex-parte applicant sought to quash award and ruling.
Issues
- Limitation of time
- Jurisdiction of Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal
Reasoning
Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction in hearing a claim for ownership of land, decision is therefore void ab initio. Application for leave to quash award is time-barred.
Outcome
Application granted, award of Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal and ruling of Kwale Court quashed
Orders
- Award of Msambweni Land Disputes Tribunal quashed
- Ruling of Kwale Court adopting award quashed
Remedies
- Each party to bear its own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law Reform Act
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
Cases cited (2)
- MAPIS INVESTIMENT (K) LTD. VS. KENYA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (2005) 2KLR 410
- REPUBLIC VS. LAND DISPSUTE TRIBUNAL TAVETA SENIOR RESIDENT MAGISTRATE TAVETA & OTHERS 2013 e KLR
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