Ebby Minayo Mungasia v Shadrack Macharia Mwangi & another [2017] KEELC 2510 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2510
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2510 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's suit and allowing the defendant's counterclaimCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit and allowed the defendant's counterclaim.
Facts
The plaintiff sued the defendant for eviction, permanent injunction, and other remedies over a land parcel known as UASIN GISHU/LELMOKL/15. The defendant claimed the land belonged to the estate of the late Mary Njeri Mwangi, who died in 1989.
Issues
- Defendant's claim that the land belongs to the estate of the deceased Mary Njeri Mwangi
- Plaintiff's counterclaim for eviction, injunction, and damages
Reasoning
The court ruled that the land belonged to the estate of the deceased Mary Njeri Mwangi and that the plaintiff's registration was fraudulent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- A declaration that the plaintiff's registration as the proprietor of the land parcel is nullity and unlawful
- A declaration that the plaintiff's title to the land parcel has been extinguished
- Costs of the suit and counter-claim
Remedies
- A declaration that the plaintiff's registration is nullity and unlawful
- A declaration that the plaintiff's title to the land parcel has been extinguished
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
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