Estate Sonrisa Limited v Macharia & another (Civil Appeal E076 of 2023) [2026] KECA 39 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 39
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 39 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling and order of the Environment and Land CourtCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the ruling of the Environment and Land Court is set aside. The case stated is remitted back to the Environment and Land Court.
Facts
Estate Sonrisa Limited and Samuel Kamau Macharia disputed ownership and encroachment on two parcels of land. The 1st Respondent, Samuel Kamau Macharia, claimed fraudulently transferring the suit parcel and encroachment by Estate Sonrisa Limited. Estate Sonrisa Limited denied encroachment.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit parcel
- Encroachment on the suit parcel
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st Respondent was the lawful owner of the suit parcel and that Estate Sonrisa Limited had encroached upon the 1st Respondent's land. The case stated was not determined on its merits due to procedural issues.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Set aside the ruling of the Environment and Land Court
- Remit the case stated back to the Environment and Land Court
Remedies
- Remedies to be determined by the Environment and Land Court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Five Eleven Traders & Auctioneers vs Muses & another [2022] KEELC 3304 (KLR)
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