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David Majani Alwahuva v Martin Makokha [2017] KEELC 2098 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2098 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2098
Citation
[2017] KEELC 2098 (KLR)
Decided
31 July 2017
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TypeLand SuitPostureUnopposed SuitCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding

The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, ordering eviction and awarding mesne profits.

Facts

The plaintiff claimed ownership of a 4-hectare plot of land (LR No. Trans-Nzoia/Maridadi/173) and alleged that the defendant was occupying it illegally. The plaintiff produced a certified copy of an official search certificate, a letter from the County Surveyor, and a surveyor's report confirming the plaintiff's ownership.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the land
  2. Defining the boundaries of the land

Reasoning

The plaintiff proved his claim on a balance of probabilities, and the defendant's occupation of the land was found to be illegal.

Outcome

In favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • Eviction order against the defendant
  • Award of Kshs.80,000 in mesne profits from 2007 to 2017
  • Award of Kshs.8,000 per year for every other year of occupation after 2017
  • Award of costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Eviction of the defendant and his family members and servants from the land
  • Award of mesne profits

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act
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