Benson Gichohi Mutahi v Alex Njue Kithangari & 7 others [2021] KEELC 2500 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2500
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2500 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 July 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an earlier decision in the same courtCoramMadan
Holding
The defendants have acquired possessory rights to the suit land, and the plaintiff's claim is dismissed. The defendants' counterclaim is allowed, and they are restored to the land.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to be the registered owner of land parcel Mbeere/Kirima/3066, which he alleges was subdivided from parcel 2244. The defendants claim long-term occupation of the land and assert possessory rights.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff is holding the suit land in trust for the defendants?
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the prayers sought in the plaint?
- Who meets the cost of the main suit and counterclaim?
Reasoning
The defendants have been in long-term occupation of the land, acquiring possessory rights. The plaintiff's claim for eviction is dismissed, and the defendants are restored to the land.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, original decision reversed
Orders
- 10 acres excised from land parcel MBEERE/KIRIMA/3066 to be registered in favour of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 8th defendants jointly
- 5 acres excised from land parcel MBEERE/KIRIMA/3066 to be registered in the name of the 6th defendant
- Defendants are to be restored to the suit land in terms of the status quo existing when this suit was filed
- The plaintiff is condemned to pay the costs of the main suit and the counter-claim
Remedies
- Excision of land parcels and restoration of defendants to the suit land
- Costs awarded to defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (2)
- Pius Mugo Njogu v. Kirwere Njogu
- Felista Muthoni Nyaga v. Peter Kayo Mugo
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