Republic v Attorney General & 3 others Ex-Parte Ndengei Nguli [2016] KEHC 3558 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3558
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3558 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx-parte applicant seeks to quash a magistrate's orderCoramNjue
Holding
The magistrate's order cannot be set aside through judicial review; the applicant lacks standing to challenge the order
Facts
The ex-parte applicant lost a succession case and the National Irrigation Board registered her opponent as the landowner. The opponent subsequently filed a recovery suit, and a consent order was made. The applicant now seeks to set aside the order on the grounds of fraud.
Issues
- Whether the magistrate's order can be set aside through judicial review
- Whether the applicant has standing to challenge the order
Reasoning
The court found that the consent order was not subject to judicial review and that the applicant was not a party to the proceedings that led to the order.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Trust Lands Act
- Irrigation Act
Cases cited (3)
- Flora Wasike v. Destino Wamboko
- Brook Bond Lieberg (T) Ltd v. Mallya
- Kafuma v. Kimbowa Builders and Contractors
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