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Charles Chebore Chelimo & another v Jackson Cherono [2019] KEELC 402 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 402 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
402
Citation
[2019] KEELC 402 (KLR)
Decided
4 December 2019
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TypeTortPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at EldoretCoramM. A. Odeny
Holding

The plaintiffs are the bona fide owners of the suit land and the defendant is a trespasser. A permanent injunction is issued restraining the defendant from interfering with the plaintiffs' use, possession, and ownership of the land.

Facts

The plaintiffs sued the defendant for an injunction to prevent him from interfering with their use, possession, and ownership of a parcel of land. The defendant was served with a hearing notice but did not attend the hearing or prosecute the counterclaim.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiffs are the bona fide owners of the suit land
  2. Whether the defendant is a trespasser

Reasoning

The plaintiffs provided a title deed and other documents proving their ownership. The defendant was not registered as the owner of the land and had no right to be there.

Outcome

Plaintiffs' claim successful

Orders

  • A permanent injunction restraining the defendant from interfering with the plaintiffs' use, possession, and ownership of the land

Remedies

  • Permanent injunction

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Munyu Maina v. Hiram Gathiha Maina
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