Tomajok Limited v Nicholas George Mwai Mwangi [2019] KEELC 1259 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1259
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 1259 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramK.BOR, Mr. Okemwa, Mr. R. Kamotho, Mr. V. Owuor
The court finds the Plaintiff's lease was not acquired procedurally and dismisses the suit with costs to the Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed ownership of land L.R No. 209/4401/709, while the Defendant claimed it as his property. The Plaintiff alleged the Defendant entered the land and constructed without valid building approvals, while the Defendant claimed he had a valid allotment letter and had paid land rates and obtained necessary permissions.
Issues
- Who is the legal owner of the suit property?
- Whether the Plaintiff's lease over the suit land was properly legally acquired.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the Plaintiff's claim due to the Plaintiff's failure to prove the root of its title and the lease was not acquired procedurally.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
Orders
- The Defendant's counterclaim is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Amended Defence and Counterclaim dated 6/3/2015.
- The Defendant is awarded the costs of the counterclaim.
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