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Eliud Njoroge Gachiri v Stephen Kamau Ng’ang’a [2018] KEELC 3952 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 3952 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3952
Citation
[2018] KEELC 3952 (KLR)
Decided
8 March 2018
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TypeTrespass and PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding

The Plaintiff's claim is upheld, and the Defendant is ordered to vacate the suit land.

Facts

The Plaintiff claims beneficial interest in the suit land, which was awarded to his deceased father in the 1960s and extended by 10 feet in 1974. The Defendant encroached on the land starting in 2010.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the V-shaped piece of land
  2. Limitation of Actions Act

Reasoning

The court finds the Plaintiff's evidence credible and consistent, while the Defendant's evidence is lacking in verifiable documents.

Outcome

Plaintiff's claim for eviction upheld

Orders

  • Eviction of the Defendant from the suit land

Remedies

  • Damages, detinue, costs, and mesne profits

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Limitations of Actions Act
  • Trespass Act
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