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Kahindi Gambo Chinanda v Katana Kalume Mwaringa & another [2016] KEELC 709 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 709 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
709
Citation
[2016] KEELC 709 (KLR)
Decided
15 July 2016
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TypeLand DisputePostureDefendants did not file a Defence.CoramO. A. Angote
Holding

The Plaintiff is entitled to enjoy the suit property peacefully and the Defendants are ordered to give vacant possession and pay the Plaintiff's costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff bought a parcel of land from the 1st Defendant and later entered into a further agreement with the 1st Defendant for an additional portion of land. The Defendants started encroaching on the Plaintiff's land in 2004.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit property
  2. Right to peaceful enjoyment of the suit property

Reasoning

The Plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probabilities, and the evidence showed that the Plaintiff purchased the suit property from the 1st Defendant.

Outcome

Plaintiff's claim for vacant possession and permanent injunction granted.

Orders

  • The Defendants to give vacant possession of the suit property.
  • A permanent injunction be and is hereby issued restraining the Defendants, their servants and or agents from interfering or trespassing on the suit property.
  • The Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff the costs of the suit.

Remedies

  • Vacant possession
  • Permanent injunction
  • Costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Contract Act
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