John Kihiu Nduku v Rukemi Ngechu & 2 others [2019] KEELC 2172 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2172
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 2172 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2019
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TypeLand DisputePosturePlaintiff's case against 1st and 2nd DefendantsCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
Plaintiff is entitled to half of the land and the 2nd Defendant must vacate the land. The 3rd Defendant is not liable.
Facts
Plaintiff purchased half of the land known as L.R. No. 272 Gachabari Kiambere from the 1st Defendant in 1990. He took possession and developed the land. In 2010, he found the 2nd Defendant in possession and his structures had been demolished.
Issues
- Plaintiff's entitlement to half of the land
- Validity of the sale to the 2nd Defendant
- Plaintiff's right to quiet possession and evictions
Reasoning
Plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probabilities against the 1st and 2nd Defendants. The 3rd Defendant was not sued on a valid cause of action.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins against 1st and 2nd Defendants, loses against 3rd Defendant
Orders
- Judgment for Plaintiff against 1st Defendant on prayer (a)
- Judgment for Plaintiff against 2nd Defendant on prayer (b)
- Judgment against 3rd Defendant
- Dismissal of suit against 3rd Defendant
- Plaintiff awarded costs to be borne by 1st Defendant only
Remedies
- Plaintiff is entitled to half of the land
- Plaintiff must vacate the land
- Plaintiff awarded costs
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