Eliud Njoroge Gachiri v Stephen Kamau Ng’ang’a [2018] KEELC 3952 (KLR)
- 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
- Ownership of the V-shaped piece of land
- 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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