Robert Mutiso Lelli v Kenya Medical Training College; Attorney General & another (Interested Parties) [2019] KEELC 2854 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2854
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 2854 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramK.BOR
The court finds that the Plaintiff did not acquire good title to the Suit Property and grants the Defendant's counterclaim.
Facts
The Plaintiff sought a permanent order to restrain the Defendant from trespassing on his property, while the Defendant counterclaimed for a permanent injunction and declarations regarding the Suit Property.
Issues
- Ownership of the Suit Property
- Irregular alienation of public land
Reasoning
The court determined that the Commissioner of Lands had no power to allocate the land to the Plaintiff and that the Plaintiff's title was not indefeasible due to the illegal acquisition of the land.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, Plaintiff loses.
Orders
- Permanent injunction to restrain the Plaintiff from dealing with the Suit Property
- Declarations that the Suit Property belongs to the Defendant
- Order to cancel the Plaintiff's titles over the Suit Property
- Award of costs to the Defendant
Remedies
- Recovery of the Suit Property by the Defendant
Authorities cited
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