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Peter Wamaitha Gichangi v Stanley Kamau Kurua & another [2020] KEELC 1781 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 1781 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1781
Citation
[2020] KEELC 1781 (KLR)
Decided
9 July 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramGitumbi, Khadija Rajab Suleiman-v-, Mutungi
Holding

The court declared the allocation of the plot to the plaintiff null and void and ordered a permanent injunction against the plaintiff from trespassing and constructing on the plot.

Facts

The plaintiff, Peter Wamaitha Gichangi, filed a plaint against Stanley Kamau Kurua and Nairobi City Council, alleging trespass and seeking a declaration that the allocation of a plot to the plaintiff was null and void. The 1st Defendant, Stanley Kamau Kurua, counterclaimed, asserting his right to the plot and seeking a permanent injunction against the plaintiff.

Issues

  1. Validity of the allocation of the plot to the plaintiff
  2. Trespass and construction on the plot
  3. Right to the plot by the 1st Defendant

Reasoning

The court found the allocation of the plot to the plaintiff null and void due to lack of proper approvals and the plaintiff's unauthorized construction.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Declaration of nullity of the allocation
  • Permanent injunction against trespassing and construction

Remedies

  • Declaration of nullity of the allocation
  • Permanent injunction against trespassing and construction
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