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Silvana Karimi Chabari & 3 Others v John Muthuri [2016] KEHC 5832 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5832 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5832
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5832 (KLR)
Decided
14 March 2016
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TypeEnvironment and Land CasePostureApplication for re-transfer of suitCoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding

The application is heard interpartes.

Facts

The case was initially filed in 2012 and transferred to Nkubu Law Courts. The subject matter's open market value became apparent, and the Subordinate Court lacked jurisdiction.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of Magistrate's Courts
  2. Interest of Justice

Reasoning

The court was inclined to allow the application due to recent changes in jurisdiction laws, but upon reviewing the original suit, it was persuaded to hear the parties interpartes.

Outcome

The application is heard interpartes.

Orders

  • Application be heard interpartes.
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