Wakio & 101 others v Mombasa (Civil Appeal E061 of 2021) [2024] KECA 316 (KLR) (22 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 316
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 316 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 March 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramC. K. Yano, C.K. Yano, GV ODUNGA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents. The judgment and decree of the ELC at Mombasa (C.K. Yano, J.) delivered on 15th March 2021 in ELC Case No. 500 of 2011 are hereby upheld.
Facts
The respondent, the Registered Trustees of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa, sued the appellants, Prudence Wakio and 101 others, in the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa in HCCC No. 500 of 2011 claiming ownership of LR No. 15031/169 Taita District.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit property
- Right of possession and occupation
Reasoning
The court found no fault in the learned judge's decision to allow the respondents' suit against the appellants, as the appellants did not demonstrate that the title holder had lost their right to the land.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment and decree of the ELC at Mombasa (C.K. Yano, J.) delivered on 15th March 2021 in ELC Case No. 500 of 2011 are hereby upheld
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Jandu vs. Kirplal & Another [1975] EA 225
- Wambugu v Njuguna [1983] KLR 173
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