Simeon Kipkoech A Chepkwony v Japheth K. Korir [2019] KEELC 4619 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4619
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 4619 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court found in favor of the plaintiff, confirming that the suit land belongs to the plaintiff and that the defendant is a trespasser.
Facts
The plaintiff, Simeon Kipkoech A Chepkwony, sued the defendant, Japheth K. Korir, for breach of contract regarding the sale of land. The plaintiff claimed ownership of the land and sought damages, a declaration of trespass, an injunction, an order of eviction, mesne profits, and costs.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff and the defendant entered into a sale agreement for the sale of the suit land
- Whether the defendant paid the purchase price as agreed with the plaintiff
- Whether the suit land belongs to the plaintiff or the defendant
- Whether the suit land was repossessed by Nandi Teachers Sacco and later sold to the defendant
- Whether the suit land is the one that the defendant bought from Nandi Teachers Sacco
Reasoning
The court relied on evidence and documents provided by the plaintiff, including a title deed, search certificate, transfer form, and letters from Nandi Teachers Sacco, to determine that the plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit land.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- A declaration that the defendant is a trespasser on the plaintiff's parcel of land
- A permanent order of injunction restraining the defendant his servants and / or agents from interfering with the smooth occupation by the plaintiff of his parcel of land
- An order of eviction against the defendant from parcel number SOY / KIPSOMBA BLOCK 11 (KIPSOMBA) 185
- Mesne profits
- Costs and interests
Remedies
- Declaration of trespass
- Injunction
- Order of eviction
- Mesne profits
- Costs and interests
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