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Joseph Nyakundi Orina v Joseph Ambuka [2018] KEELC 2939 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2939 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2939
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2939 (KLR)
Decided
16 May 2018
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TypeLand SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks eviction and permanent injunction against defendantCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
Holding

The plaintiff is the rightful owner of the land and the defendant is a trespasser. The defendant is ordered to vacate the land within 30 days and a permanent injunction is issued.

Facts

The plaintiff purchased the land from the previous proprietor in 2014 and claims the defendant is trespassing. The defendant did not appear in court.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the land
  2. Trespassing by the defendant

Reasoning

The plaintiff provided evidence of purchase and transfer of the land, while the defendant did not present any evidence of rights over the land.

Outcome

Plaintiff wins

Orders

  • Declare plaintiff as rightful owner
  • Order defendant to vacate land within 30 days
  • Issue permanent injunction against defendant

Remedies

  • Eviction of defendant
  • Permanent injunction
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