Stanley Kaunga v Jackson Kiamambi M'imaana & 2 others [2016] KEHC 842 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 842
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 842 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a lower court decision regarding land matters jurisdictionCoramJUDGE
Holding
The suit is not transferred to Tigania Law Courts and the Registry is directed not to entertain applications for transfer of suits from the Lower Courts to the ELC.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendants were involved in a land matter, and the plaintiff sought to transfer the case to Tigania Law Courts.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of lower courts in land matters
- Pending appeal against Malindi decision
Reasoning
The recent High Court decision in Malindi HCCC Constitutional Petition NO 3 of 2016, until overturned by a higher court, limits lower courts' jurisdiction in land matters.
Outcome
The suit is not transferred to Tigania Law Courts.
Orders
- Registry not to entertain applications for transfer of suits from the ELC to the Lower Courts
- Registry not to entertain applications for transfer of suits from the Lower Courts to the ELC
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Malindi HCCC Constitutional Petition NO 3 of 2016
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