Silas Kasiwa Konde v Sammy Kasiwa Konde [2020] KEELC 3298 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3298
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3298 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramJ.O. OLOLA
Holding
The Court declared the Defendant a trespasser to the suit property and entered judgment for the Plaintiff.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Silas Kasiwa Konde, is the registered owner of a property in Gongoni, Kilifi County. The Defendant, Sammy Kasiwa Konde, is the Plaintiff's son. The Defendant entered the Plaintiff's property and built a semi-permanent shelter, which the Plaintiff claims was done to frustrate a sale agreement he had entered into.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant's entry onto the Plaintiff's property was wrongful and an act of trespass.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to a declaration and orders of ejectment and permanent injunction against the Defendant.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff is the registered owner of the property and had actual physical possession of it prior to the Defendant's trespass. The Defendant's actions were an act of trespass as he had no better title or authority to enter the property.
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff as against the Defendant.
Orders
- A declaration that the Defendant's entry onto the Plaintiff's property is wrongful and an act of trespass.
- An order of ejectment to remove the Defendant and his structure from the suit land.
- A permanent injunction restraining the Defendant from re-entering and/or remaining on the land.
Remedies
- Damages and Costs of this suit.
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