Joel Njoroge Njenga v John K. Mwicigi [2016] KEHC 7318 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7318
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7318 (KLR)
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TypeApplication to Transfer CasePostureApplication dismissedCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding
The application is dismissed and each party bears their own costs.
Facts
The plaintiff seeks to transfer a case from the Chief Magistrate's Court to the Environment and Land Court due to the Chief Magistrate's court lacking jurisdiction.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of Magistrate's Court to hear Environment and Land Court matters
- Amendment of the Environment and Land Court Act 2011
Reasoning
The question of whether a Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction to hear Environment and Land Court matters has been resolved by the amendment of the Environment and Land Court Act 2011 and the (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act 2015.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Environment and Land Court Act 2011
- Miscellaneous Amendment Act 2015
- Land Registration Act
- Land Act
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