Benjamin Kimeli Tanui v Omari Salim Nasib & another [2020] KEELC 1874 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1874
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1874 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal and MotionCoramBoaz N. Olao
Holding
The Appellants' Notice of Motion is dismissed, and the Respondent's Notice of Motion seeking eviction of tenants is also dismissed. The Respondent must comply with Section 152 E of the Land Act to evict the Appellants.
Facts
The Respondent (Tanui) claimed ownership of land parcel BUNGOMA/TOWNSHIP/515, which the Appellants (Nasib and Said) contested. The Court previously ordered Tanui to be the registered proprietor and for the Appellants to vacate the property.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel BUNGOMA/TOWNSHIP/515
- Eviction of the Appellants from the suit property
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Respondent cannot enforce orders against persons not named in the plaint at the execution stage and that other lawful ways exist to deal with tenants.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, Motion dismissed
Orders
- Appellants' Notice of Motion dismissed
- Respondent's Notice of Motion seeking eviction of tenants dismissed
- Respondent must comply with Section 152 E of the Land Act to evict the Appellants
- Interim orders of stay and status quo vacated
- Each party to meet their own costs
Remedies
- Eviction of the Appellants from the suit property in accordance with the law
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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