Keiyian Group Ranch v Samwel Oruta & 9 others [2021] KEELC 1202 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1202
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1202 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramE. Obaga, Lady Justice, P. Nyamweya
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to hear the suit and finds that the Plaintiff is the lawful and registered proprietor of the suit land.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Keiyian Group Ranch, claims to be the registered proprietor of land parcel LR NO. TRANS-MARA/KEIYIAN/5, which the Defendants have encroached upon.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit
- Who is the rightful owner/registered proprietor of the suit land
- Whether there was trespass by the Defendants
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to general damages
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's claim was based on a valid registration and that the Defendants had encroached on the land.
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Orders
- Declaration that the Plaintiff is the lawful and/or registered proprietor of the suit land
- Permanent injunction against the Defendants
- General damages for trespass
- Costs of the suit
- Interest on general damages at court rates
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Injunction
- Damages
- Costs
- Interest
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Registration of Land Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (2)
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