Sehit Investments Limited v Josephine Akoth Onyango & 3 others [2015] KEHC 8237 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8237
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8237 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The Plaintiff's Notice of Motion application is dismissed with costs to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Defendants.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Sehit Investments Limited, sought a permanent injunction, declaration, and other orders against the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Defendants regarding the transfer of a property and related financial matters.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court Commercial & Admiralty Division
- Validity of the property transfer and related legal charges
Reasoning
The court held that the High Court Commercial & Admiralty Division had no jurisdiction to hear the dispute due to the provisions of Article 162(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which requires the establishment of courts with the status of the High Court to hear disputes relating to land.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 (Laws of Kenya)
- Environment and Land Court Act Cap 12A Laws of Kenya
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Daniel N Mugendi vs Kenyatta University & 3 Others [2013] eKLR
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