Nyevu Mazia Mkongo v Elizabeth Kasoha Adema (? 85 of 2014) [2015] KEELC 491 (KLR) (15 May 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 491
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 491 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2015
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TypeLand DisputePosturePlaintiff seeks declaration that he is the rightful owner of the suit propertyCoramO. A. Angote
Holding
The Plaintiff has proved his case on a balance of probabilities and is declared the rightful owner of the suit property
Facts
The Plaintiff claims to have been allocated land known as Kilifi/Kijipwa/209 since 1985. The Defendant registered as the owner of the land in 1990, but the Plaintiff alleges this registration was fraudulent. The Defendant never appeared in court.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is the lawful owner of the suit property
- Whether the Defendant's registration of the property was fraudulent
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's evidence that he has been in physical possession of the land since 1985 and that the Defendant's registration was fraudulent is not challenged.
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim is allowed
Orders
- The Defendant's registration of the suit property is cancelled
Remedies
- Declaration of Plaintiff as rightful owner of the suit property
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