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Jared Otieno Wanyera v George Okoth Owuor & another [2021] KEELC 1871 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 1871 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1871
Citation
[2021] KEELC 1871 (KLR)
Decided
29 September 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramJustice Samson Okongo
Holding

The plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the defendants.

Facts

The plaintiff, Jared Otieno Wanyera, claims to be the sole registered owner of land parcel Kanyamkago/Kawere II/3346, which he alleges was trespassed upon by the defendants, George Okoth Owuor and Isack Okoth Owuor. The plaintiff seeks an injunction, eviction, and damages.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit property
  2. Trespass by the defendants

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff failed to prove his case against the defendants on a balance of probabilities. The plaintiff's claim of trespass and ownership was not substantiated.

Outcome

Dismissal of the plaintiff's suit

Orders

  • Dismissal of the plaintiff's suit with costs to the defendants

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act, 2016
Cases cited (5)
  • Moses Parantai & Another –vs- Stephen Njoroge Macharia (2020) eKLR
  • Munyu Maina –vs- Hiram Gathiha Maina (2013) eKLR
  • Zachariah Onsongo Momanyi –vs- Evans Omurwa Onchagwa (2014) eKLR
  • Amosam Builders Developers Ltd. –vs- Gachie & 2 others, (2009) KLR 628
  • Registered Trustees Legio Maria Africa Church Mission –vs- Simon Nyamweya Obwocha 2018 eKLR
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