Tom Atancha v Margaret Nyanchama Mose Okiro [2017] KEELC 3001 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3001
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 3001 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ. M. MUTUNGI
Holding
The court holds that the defendant is the lawful registered owner of the land parcel and orders the plaintiff to vacate the premises within 7 days, with mesne profits awarded to the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff, Tom Atancha, claimed to be the registered owner of land parcel Central Kitutu/Daraja Mbili/1724, while the defendant, Margaret Nyanchama Mose Okiro, claimed to have purchased the property from Ruby Anugurah Nyarangi and had paid the full purchase price.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel
- Eviction of the defendant from the suit premises
- Award of mesne profits
Reasoning
The court finds that the defendant has proved her counterclaim on a balance of probability, and awards mesne profits based on the maintainable rental value of the property.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, judgment in favor of the defendant
Orders
- Order for the plaintiff to vacate the suit premises within 7 days
- Permanent injunction against the plaintiff from interfering with the suit property
- Award of mesne profits to the defendant
Remedies
- Mesne profits of kshs. 46,000/= per month from December 2015 to March 2017
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