Julius Kimani t/a Geomath Management & 25 others v Inkom Investment Limited [2020] KEELC 3701 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3701
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3701 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment in a lower court suitCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The court found the respondent was the registered proprietor and the applicants had no legal rights over the suit property, ruling in favor of the respondent.
Facts
The applicants were defendants in a lower court suit filed by the respondent, claiming ownership of a parcel of land known as L.R No. 61/16. The applicants claimed they lawfully purchased portions of the land from the 1st applicant, who acted as the respondent's agent.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit property
- Right to occupy and use the suit property
- Validity of the agreements for sale
Reasoning
The court ruled the respondent was the registered proprietor and the applicants had no proprietary interest in the suit property, thus they were trespassers.
Outcome
Judgment for the respondent, ordering the applicants to vacate the suit property.
Orders
- Extension of time to file appeal
- Stay of execution pending appeal
- Security deposit
- Prohibition on selling or constructing new buildings on the property
Remedies
- Order for eviction
- Order for title documents
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