Jacinta Gakii v Elias Murungi [2018] KEELC 1056 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1056
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1056 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing a permanent injunction suitCoramE. C. Cherono, Lucy N. Mbugua
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The plaintiff, Jacinta Gakii, claimed ownership of parcels 2612 and 2666 Athiru Rujine Ndolelei, while the defendant, Elias Murungi, denied the claim. The plaintiff sued for a permanent injunction to prevent the defendant from interfering with her use of the parcels.
Issues
- Appellant's claim for a permanent injunction was dismissed by the trial magistrate.
- The trial magistrate applied the wrong principles of law.
- The trial magistrate failed to consider the evidence presented by the appellant.
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff did not present a certificate of title as proprietor of the suit property, and thus failed to prove her claim on the required standard.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The judgment of the trial magistrate dismissing the plaintiff's suit is upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Consolidation Act
- Land Adjudication Act
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