Ruto & 2 others v Tesot & 2 others (Civil Appeal 82 of 2020) [2026] KECA 321 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 321
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 321 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at KitaleCoramMWANGI WAMBUGU [1982-88] 1 KAR 278
Holding
The court found that the respondents had the capacity to sue the appellants and that the learned judge arrived at a correct finding.
Facts
The respondents claimed ownership over a piece of land sold to them by Elijah Kenei, now deceased, and registered under the Department of Social Services Trans Nzoia District. They alleged that the appellants illegally constructed structures on the land and damaged their property.
Issues
- Whether the respondents had the capacity to sue the appellants.
- Whether the learned judge arrived at a correct or incorrect finding in his decision.
Reasoning
The court considered the parties' written submissions, examined the record of appeal, and analyzed the law, concluding that the respondents had the capacity to sue and that the learned judge's findings were based on evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- David Sironga Ole Tukai vs. Francis Arap Muge & 2 others [2014] KECA 155 (KLR)
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