Committee Members (Equator Plots) v Stephen Kangogo Kaiyoni [2015] KEHC 2431 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2431
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2431 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Provincial Land Disputes Appeals CommitteeCoramA. MSHILA
Holding
The Land Disputes Tribunal acted outside its mandate in determining issues pertaining to ownership and rights of parties under an agreement for sale of land, and the decision is null and void.
Facts
The Respondent claimed the right to possess Plot number 790, which he purchased from John Langat. The Koibatek Land Disputes Tribunal awarded the plot to the Respondent, and the Committee Members (Equator Plots) appealed this decision.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Land Disputes Tribunal and Appeals Committee
Reasoning
The court found that the Tribunal had no jurisdiction to determine issues related to ownership and that its decision was based on the use of the word 'possess' instead of 'own', which is outside the mandate of the Tribunal.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the decision of the Tribunal is null and void.
Orders
- The decision or award made by the Tribunal is found to be null and void.
- The parties are at liberty to pursue their claims in a court with competent jurisdiction.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act (now repealed)
Cases cited (1)
- Joseph Karobia Gicheru vs Micheal Gachoki Gicheru [2013]eKLR
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