Monica Anyona Dongi v Richard Otieno Okumu [2019] KEELC 11 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 11
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 11 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2019
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and orders of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramA. O. Ombwayo
Holding
The Appellant's claim for mesne profits is dismissed as she did not tender any proof for her claim.
Facts
The Appellant claimed ownership of the suit property, South Sakwa/Barkowino/3249, which the Respondent disputed. The Magistrate held that both South Sakwa/Barkowino/3249 (freehold) and Parcel “C” (leasehold) were distinct and shared a common boundary. The Magistrate also relied on a surveyor's report to determine if the Respondent had encroached on the suit property.
Issues
- Whether the Trial Magistrate misapprehended the Surveyor's report
- Whether the Respondent encroached on South Sakwa/Barkowino/3249
Reasoning
The court held that the Appellant's claim for mesne profits was not supported by evidence and that the Respondent was not required to prove the amount claimed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Mesne profits claim dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Selle and another v Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd and others [1968] 1 EA 123
- Mwangi v Wambugu [1984] KLR 453
- Karanja Mbugua & another vs. Marybin Holding Co. Ltd [2014] eKLR
- Dr. J K Bhakthavasala Rao –v - Industrial Engineers, Nellore AIR 2005 AP 438
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