Jenifer Caroline Gakunga v Francis Murigi Kariuki & another [2018] KEELC 4794 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4794
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 4794 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2018
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TypeTrespass and PetitionPostureApplication to restrain trespass and vacate landCoramJ.G. KEMEI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondents
Facts
The Plaintiff, as administrator of the estate of the late Aloysius Ndungu Gakunga, filed a suit and application against the Defendants, Francis Murigi Kariuki and Organ Petrol Station Kirwara, alleging trespass and unauthorized construction on the suit property.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has a valid claim to the suit property
- Whether the Defendants have trespassed and erected structures on the suit property
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plaintiff failed to establish that the Defendants trespassed on the suit property and that the Plaintiff has no claim to the property. The balance of convenience did not favor the Plaintiff.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the Respondents
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