Cecilia Njoki Maina v Jane Wambui Wahome [2016] KEHC 1051 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1051
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1051 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramJANET MULWA
Holding
The High Court has no jurisdiction to hear the appeal as it is not part-heard by the High Court and is transferred to the Environment and Land Court.
Facts
The case involved a dispute over the use, occupation, and title of land parcel number Nyahururu Municipality Block 6/435. The plaintiff, now the respondent, won the trial court case on October 27, 2011.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal
- Whether the appeal is part-heard by the High Court
Reasoning
The High Court has no jurisdiction to hear land cases or appeals arising from land cases unless the cases or appeals are part-heard by the High Court. The appeal is not part-heard by the High Court.
Outcome
Transfer of the appeal to the Environment and Land Court
Orders
- The appeal is transferred for hearing and determination to the Environment and Land Court
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia -vs- KCB & 2 Others (2012) KLR
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