Crispin J.K. Osewe v Jennifer Atieno Ochuodho [2020] KEELC 683 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 683
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 683 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2020
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramCRISPIN
Holding
The court finds that PW1 is the sole registered proprietor of the suit land and is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Facts
The plaintiff, Crispin J.K. Osewe, claims to be the sole registered proprietor of the suit land (LR No. Kanyadier/171) measuring approximately 1.01 hectares. The defendant, Jennifer Atieno Ochuodho, has been occupying the land since 2010.
Issues
- Is PW1 the sole registered proprietor of the suit land?
- Has the defendant trespassed thereunto?
- Is PW1 entitled to the reliefs sought in the originating summons?
Reasoning
The plaintiff is the sole registered proprietor of the suit land, as evidenced by the title deed and the plaintiff's testimony. The defendant has trespassed and is in unlawful occupation of the land.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff, Crispin J.K. Osewe, against the defendant, Jennifer Atieno Ochuodho.
Orders
- The defendant shall vacate the suit land and hand over vacant possession to the plaintiff within 90 days from the date of the judgment; otherwise, the plaintiff will be entitled to evict the defendant.
- The defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs of the originating summons.
Remedies
- Eviction of the defendant from the suit land.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Registration Act, 2016
- Land Act, 2016
- Evidence Act, Chapter 80, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Michael Githinji Kimotho v Nicholas Muratha Mugo Civil Appeal No. 53 of 1995
- Kirugi and another v Kabiya and 3 others (1987)KLR 347
- Muhiddin Mohammed Muhiddin v Jackson Muthama and 168 others (2014) eKLR
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