Kellen Muthoni Njagi v Chairman, Board of Management Kaaga Primary School [2017] KEELC 1609 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1609
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1609 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 July 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureDefendant failed to appear and defend, Plaintiff proceeded with the case.CoramJ. G. KEMEI, Presiding Judge
Holding
The Plaintiff is the owner of the suit property and is entitled to mesne profits.
Facts
The Plaintiff is a shareholder of 37 shares in Kagaa Framers Cooperative Society Limited, which transferred the ownership of the land to her after the death of her husband. The Defendant has encroached on the Plaintiff's land and constructed structures on it.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is the owner of the suit property.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to mesne profits.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff proved her ownership of the land through the letters of grant of administration and the share certificate. However, she failed to prove the claim for mesne profits as the rent for a house in Nairobi is not the same as the use of land.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff.
Orders
- Plaintiff is granted a permanent injunction restraining the Defendant from trespassing, encroaching, and interfering with quiet possession of the land.
- Plaintiff is awarded mesne profits from the time of filing suit until the date the Defendant vacates the suit premises.
Remedies
- Mesne profits.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Njeri Kimani vs Joseph Njoroge Murigi and others HCCC.819 of 2009.
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