Susan Chepatet Lokwang v Powon Lokwang Komolmoi & another [2018] KEELC 657 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 657
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 657 (KLR)
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TypeMatrimonial Property DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court held that the suit land is not matrimonial property.
Facts
The plaintiff, Susan Chepatet Lokwang, sued the defendants, Powon Lokwang Komolmoi and Joel Kedi Tukei, over the ownership of the suit land. The criminal cases against the plaintiff were filed in 2011 and 2012. Powon Lokwang testified that the land belonged to him and was not matrimonial property.
Issues
- Whether the suit land is matrimonial property or not
- Ownership of the suit land
Reasoning
The court defined matrimonial property as property owned or leased by one or both spouses and occupied by them as their family home. The court found that the land belonged solely to Powon Lokwang and was not shared with the plaintiff.
Outcome
The plaintiff's suit was dismissed.
Orders
- The plaintiff's suit was dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Property Act Number 49 Of 2013
- Land Act No 6 of 2012
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