Richmond Mwangi & 259 others v Lee Mwathi Kimani [2019] KEELC 1992 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1992
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 1992 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2019
AI Summary
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TypeOwnership DisputePostureAppeal from a consent judgmentCoramK.BOR
Holding
The consent judgment is set aside and the suit is revived for determination.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claimed ownership of land through adverse possession. The parties agreed to resolve the matter through a consent judgment dated 05/06/2014, which included a compensation clause and a provision for vacant possession. The Defendant sought to set aside the consent judgment due to difficulties enforcing it and the Plaintiffs' obstruction.
Issues
- Whether the consent judgment can be set aside
- Whether the Plaintiffs' actions frustrate the consent judgment
Reasoning
The court found the consent judgment to be oppressive and unenforceable due to the Plaintiffs' obstruction and the Defendant's inability to sell the land.
Outcome
Appeal granted, consent judgment set aside
Orders
- The consent judgment is set aside
- The suit is revived for determination
Remedies
- The suit is revived for determination
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