Walter Kipchirchir Koech v Tapnyobii Melil [2016] KEELC 1037 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1037
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 1037 (KLR)
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TypeLand SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks permanent injunction against defendant to stop interference with land parcel Kericho/Chemagel/1786.CoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
Plaintiff is properly entitled to ownership and occupation of Kericho/Chemagel/1786. Defendant is permanently restrained from the land parcel. Plaintiff is declared the proper owner.
Facts
Plaintiff purchased 1.8 hectares of land from defendant in 1972 for Kshs. 20,000/=. Plaintiff became registered as the proprietor of Kericho/Chemagel/1786 on 15 September 1977. Defendant alleged fraud and counterclaimed for nullity of transfer and subdivision.
Issues
- Ownership of Kericho/Chemagel/1786
- Fraud allegations by defendant
Reasoning
Plaintiff produced Green Card and was registered as proprietor. Defendant's claim of fraud unsupported by evidence. Defendant's complaint to police in 1978 found false. Claim time barred.
Outcome
Plaintiff succeeds, defendant loses.
Orders
- Plaintiff permanently restrained from Kericho/Chemagel/1786
- Plaintiff declared proper owner of Kericho/Chemagel/1786
Remedies
- Permanent injunction
- Declaration of ownership
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22
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