Judgment[1987] KECA 76
Case law
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Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…The idea of providing the parties with the best construction or interpretation of documents, is akin to the principle that where a matter of law is involved, especially one of jurisdiction; it should generally be dealt with…
…That is merely a matter of construing the contracts, and therefore this case is distinguishable from Privy Council decisions referred to us, affecting other jurisdictions.…
Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal
…The court stated as follows: “We cannot but emphasize the importance of precise claims in due process, substantive justice, and the exercise of jurisdiction by a court.…
…In essence, due process, substantive justice and the exercise of jurisdiction are a function of precise legal and factual claims. However, we also note that precision is not coterminous with exactitude.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…This particular suit was subsequently dismissed on 14th June, 1994 for want of jurisdiction.…
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition
…It is not disputed that the petitioner was convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of being in Kenya illegally and a repatriation order made.…