Alice Wangechi Gichuki & another v George Maguti [2017] KEELC 2678 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2678
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2678 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2017
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramB M Eboseo
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiffs and orders the defendant to vacate the land within 60 days, demolish the structures within 65 days, and pay costs.
Facts
The deceased, George Kimeria Ndung'u Gichuki, claimed to be the registered proprietor of land in Villa Franca, Nairobi, and sought an eviction order against the defendant, George Maguti, who had encroached upon the land and constructed unauthorized structures.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Eviction of the defendant and his structures
Reasoning
The court upholds the deceased's claim to the land based on the registration of the land and the defendant's encroachment. The court also considers the constitutional and statutory protections of property rights.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiffs
Orders
- Defendant to vacate the land within 60 days
- Defendant to demolish structures within 65 days
- Plaintiffs to have costs of the suit
Remedies
- Eviction of the defendant and his structures
- Demolition of unauthorized structures
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
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