Mohammed Waswa v Obadia Micha Nyongesa [2019] KECA 1035 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1035
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 1035 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 January 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at BungomaCoramE. M. GITHINJI, HANNAH OKWENGU, J. MOHAMMED, Anne Omollo
Holding
The court found that the issue was not a boundary dispute and that the respondent had proved his ownership of the suit property. The appellant's possession was a trespass.
Facts
Obadia Micha Nyongesa claimed that Mohammed Waswa had trespassed on his property by building materials. Waswa denied the claim and argued that the materials were on his own land.
Issues
- Whether the issue was a boundary dispute to which section 21(4) of the Registered Land Act (repealed) applied.
- Jurisdiction of the trial court.
- Abuse of court process.
Reasoning
The court determined that the issue was not a boundary dispute and that the respondent had ownership of the suit property. The court also found that the appellant's possession was a trespass.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment of the trial court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Registered Land Act (repealed)
- Civil Procedure Act
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