Richard Ochieng Anyiko v Kennedy Oyugi Obeti & another [2021] KEHC 13683 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13683
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13683 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Ndhiwa Magistrate's CourtCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The appeal is struck out with costs as the High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Richard Ochieng Anyiko, appealed against a decision of the Ndhiwa Magistrate's Court in Civil Suit No. 17 of 2019, where the court found in favor of the respondents, Kennedy Oyugi Obeti and Caroline Atieno, regarding adverse possession and ownership of a portion of land.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Adverse Possession
- Ownership of Land
- Burial of the Deceased's Remains
- Mortuary Expenses
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that the issues raised in the appeal are within the jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court (ELC). The High Court cannot transfer a suit filed in a court lacking jurisdiction to a court with jurisdiction.
Outcome
Struck out with costs
Orders
- The appeal is struck out with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S” vs. Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd [1989] KLR 1 (Nyarangi JA)
- Equity Bank Limited vs. Bruce Mutie Mutuku t/a Diani Tour & Travel [2016] eKLR
- Abraham Mwangi Wamigwi vs. Simon Mbiriri Wanjiku & Another [2012] eKLR
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