Christopher Koko Ondwasi v Rosemary Wakhungu & 5 others [2020] KEELC 3907 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3907
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3907 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2020
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a Judgment dismissing the Appellant's claim for eviction of Respondents from the suit plotCoramBoaz N. Olao
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with no orders as to costs since the suit against the 2nd and 5th Respondents was withdrawn on 18th June 2009
Facts
The Appellant claimed that the suit plot was purchased by his deceased relatives and he was entitled to 1/4 acre of it. However, in 2000, the Respondents invaded the plot and erected permanent structures. The Appellant filed a suit in the subordinate court, which was dismissed with costs.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents were trespassers liable for eviction from the suit land
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact when he dismissed the Appellant's case
Reasoning
The trial magistrate did not err in law and fact when he dismissed the Appellant's case. The Respondents had vacated the suit plot or purchased the portion they were occupying from the registered owner.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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