Mary Wanjiku Ndichu v Allan Kimani [2017] KEELC 2798 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2798
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2798 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2017
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiff is the registered owner of the land and orders the defendant to vacate the land and exhume the body.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mary Wanjiku Ndichu, claimed vacant possession and an exhumation order over the defendant, Allan Kimani, who was accused of trespassing and burying a body on the plaintiff's land.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Trespass and construction on the land
- Burial of a body on the land
Reasoning
The plaintiff's case was proven, and the defendant's defenses were not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Defendant to vacate and hand vacant possession within 60 days
- Defendant to exhume the body within 60 days and bury it elsewhere
- Plaintiff awarded costs and interest
Remedies
- Vacant possession
- Exhumation of the body
- Award of costs and interest
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