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Sabastian Otieno Omari & 4 others v Derek Otieno Oluoch [2018] KEELC 4894 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 4894 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4894
Citation
[2018] KEELC 4894 (KLR)
Decided
13 December 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramG.M.A. ONGONDO
The court finds in favor of the plaintiffs, declaring them the bona-fide and registered owners of the suit land and granting a permanent injunction against the defendant.

Facts

The plaintiffs claim ownership of a piece of land, LR NO. WEST KASIPUL/KONYANGO KOKAL /219, which was initially registered in the name of Okwany Ogwang, the grandfather of the plaintiffs. The defendant claimed ownership and disputed the plaintiffs' claim, leading to a land boundary dispute.

Issues

  • Ownership of the suit land
  • Trespass and injunction against the defendant

Reasoning

The court adopts the reports of the Land Registrar and Surveyor, finding the plaintiffs' claim for trespass actionable and awarding them general damages.

Outcome

Judgment for the plaintiffs

Orders

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Permanent injunction
  • Award of general damages

Remedies

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Permanent injunction
  • General damages

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Land Registration Act, 2012
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • Succession Act
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