Lipanga & another v Anjila (Civil Appeal 113 of 2018) [2023] KECA 579 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 579
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 579 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramPO KIAGE, F TUIYOTT, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs as the learned judge’s findings are not interfered with.
Facts
The respondent claimed to have bought the suit land from Christantus Muleka Ikocheli, the son and administrator of the estate of the original owner, Teresina Linani Ikocheli. He alleged that the appellants, who were father and son, unlawfully trespassed onto the land and demarcated it.
Issues
- Whether the appellants were in occupation of the land at the time the respondent purchased it.
- Whether the respondent was entitled to the orders sought for eviction.
- Whether the respondent was an innocent purchaser for value without notice.
- Whether fraud was properly pleaded and particularised.
Reasoning
The court held that the appellants were in possession of the land since 1985 and their rights were in the nature of an overriding interest, not adverse possession. The court also noted that no credible evidence was led to substantiate the claim of fraud.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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