Vicky Mongi v Esther Nguna Chanda & another [2017] KEHC 4786 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4786
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4786 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing an application for a temporary injunctionCoramHON. P.
Holding
The court found that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case as the dispute was not concerning the use and occupation of land, but rather a contractual dispute over rent increase.
Facts
The appellant, Vicky Mongi, sought a temporary injunction to prevent an increase in rent from Kshs.14,000 to Kshs.20,000 from the respondent, Esther Nguna Chanda, who was the landlord. The appellant claimed the increase was unlawful and that the rent should be assessed by the Rent Restriction Tribunal.
Issues
- Whether the trial court had jurisdiction to hear the case
- Whether the court was right in finding it lacked jurisdiction
Reasoning
The court determined that the dispute was not within the jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court as it pertained to a contractual matter rather than the use, occupation, or title to land.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Orders
- The application for a temporary injunction was dismissed for want of jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Constitution Article 162(2)(b)
- Environment and Land Court Act No. 19 of 2011
- Civil Procedure Act
- Rent Restriction Act
Cases cited (1)
- Kinyua Koech Ltd & 2 Others vs Nairobi Homes (Mombasa) Ltd & 11 Others [2015] eKLR
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