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Herbert Wanganya Wanga v Jonai Makana Obora & another [2020] KEELC 1818 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 1818 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1818
Citation
[2020] KEELC 1818 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding

The court grants a permanent injunction against the 2nd defendant to restrain him from encroaching on the plaintiff's land and directs him to respect the boundary as fixed by the County Land Registrar and Surveyor.

Facts

The plaintiff, Herbert Wanganya Wanga, claimed that he is the registered owner of land titled L.R No. Marachi/Elukhari/1128, measuring 41⁄2 acres, and that the defendants, Jonai Makana Obora and Josam A. Wanga, have encroached on his land since 1981.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land L.R No. Marachi/Elukhari/1128
  2. Boundary dispute between plaintiff and 2nd defendant

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff proved his case against the 2nd defendant, but the plaintiff's claim against the 1st defendant was not proven.

Outcome

Partial success for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Permanent injunction against the 2nd defendant to restrain encroachment on the plaintiff's land

Remedies

  • Mesne profits for the period of encroachment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Survey Act
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