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Pkukat Psiren v Nguriatukei Psiren & 2 others [2018] KEELC 3988 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 3988 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3988
Citation
[2018] KEELC 3988 (KLR)
Decided
6 February 2018
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TypeLand SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks declaration and injunction against defendantsCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding

The court declares that the defendants have no proprietary interest in the land and orders them to vacate and/or be evicted. It grants a permanent injunction against the defendants from interfering with the plaintiff's use and occupation of the land.

Facts

The plaintiff claims ownership of land parcel West Pokot/Kanyarakwat “B”/65, which the defendants trespassed upon in March 2012. The defendants were acquitted under Section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code, but continued to claim the land.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel West Pokot/Kanyarakwat “B”/65
  2. Defendants' right to use the land

Reasoning

The plaintiff provided sufficient evidence to prove his claim on a balance of probabilities, while the defendants failed to defend the suit.

Outcome

Plaintiff wins

Orders

  • Declaration that defendants have no proprietary interest in the land
  • Permanent injunction against defendants

Remedies

  • Eviction of defendants
  • Prohibition of defendants from interfering with the plaintiff's use and occupation of the land

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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