Ngigi Muchiri Munjuguti v Paul Maina Macharia & another [2017] KEELC 1639 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1639
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1639 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2017
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TypeBoundary DisputePostureAppeal from the Chief Land Registrar's decision to set aside the District Land Surveyor's boundary demarcationCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The Chief Land Registrar's decision is set aside, and the boundaries are declared in accordance with the District Land Surveyor's report of 26 May 2011.
Facts
The plaintiff claims his land was wrongly demarcated by the District Land Surveyor, leading to encroachment by neighboring landowners. The defendants appealed to the Chief Land Registrar, who set aside the District Land Surveyor's decision.
Issues
- Correct demarcation of disputed land boundaries
- Review of Chief Land Registrar's decision
Reasoning
The District Land Surveyor's report was based on accurate measurements and the RIM, while the Chief Land Registrar's decision was based on incorrect ground positions and an amendment of the RIM.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the plaintiff
Orders
- Set aside the Chief Land Registrar's decision
- Declare correct boundaries as per the District Land Surveyor's report
- Issue permanent injunction against defendants
Remedies
- Restoration of plaintiff's land boundaries
- Prohibition of defendants from encroaching on plaintiff's land
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