Jonathan Bwire Ojiambo v Rosemary Auma Abangi & another [2015] KECA 222 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 222
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 222 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2015
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramD. K. Maraga, D. K. Musinga, S. Gatebu Kairu, FCIArb
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the High Court's judgment is set aside. The appellant is declared the registered proprietor of the suit properties, and the respondents are ordered to vacate the same.
Facts
The appellant, Jonathan Bwire Ojiambo, claimed to be the registered owner of land parcels Nos. Bunyala/Bulemia 3603 and 3604, which were disputed by the 1st and 2nd respondents. The 1st respondent claimed ownership of parcel No. 363, which was part of the disputed land.
Issues
- Whether the Budalangi Land Disputes Tribunal had jurisdiction to award the disputed land to the 1st respondent.
- Whether the High Court's judgment dismissing the appellant's case was res judicata.
Reasoning
The court found that the tribunal's award was valid in law and that the appellant was the registered owner of the suit properties. The respondents' claim was not res judicata as there was another suit in the same court.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The appellant is declared the registered proprietor of the suit properties.
- The respondents are ordered to vacate the suit properties.
- Each party bears its own costs of the High Court suit and the costs of the appeal.
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction
- Order to vacate the suit properties
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Act No. 18 of 1990
- Registered Land Act (now repealed)
Cases cited (1)
- Registered Land Act (now repealed)
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