Benjamin Gwaliamba Godia v County Givernment of Nandi & 2 others; Chairman, Chebaria Catholic Church (Interested Party) [2020] KEELC 3331 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3331
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3331 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2020
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court finds that the suit is not res judicata and that the plaintiff is the genuine proprietor of the suit land.
Facts
The plaintiff sued the defendants and interested parties for a declaration of ownership, a permanent injunction, and the cancellation of a land title number.
Issues
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- Whether the plaintiff is the genuine proprietor of the suit land
- Whether the court should issue a permanent injunction against the defendant and interested parties
- Whether the court should order the cancellation of the land title no. NANDI/KOIBARAK/B/608
Reasoning
The court determined that the plaintiff's claim is not barred by the res judicata doctrine.
Outcome
The plaintiff's claims for a declaration of ownership, a permanent injunction, and the cancellation of the land title number were upheld.
Orders
- A declaration that the plaintiff is the genuine and rightful proprietor of the suit land
- An order of permanent injunction restraining the 1st defendant and interested parties from interfering with the plaintiff's quiet possession of the suit
- An order of cancellation of land title number Nandi/Koibarak/B/608 in the name of the 1st defendant as reserved for the interested party and issuance of the title deed to the plaintiff
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction
- Cancellation of land title number and issuance of title deed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
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