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Magdalena J. Chesang v Luka Rutto [2021] KEELC 2760 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2760 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2760
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2760 (KLR)
Decided
24 June 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMAGDALENA J. CHESANG
Holding

The court found no evidence of fraud and declared the plaintiff the legal owner of the land.

Facts

The plaintiff, Magdalena J. Chesang, sought to be declared the legal owner of plot No. TRANS-NZOIA/SUWERWA/1316, which was previously owned by the deceased Marko Suter. The defendant, Luka Rutto, claimed fraud and sought to vacate the suit land and be permanently enjoined from interfering with the plaintiff's quiet possession.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff obtained registration of the land in her name fraudulently and should be declared the legal owner
  2. Whether the defendant should be ordered to vacate the suit land and be evicted at his own cost
  3. Whether the defendant should be permanently injuncted from interfering with the plaintiff’s quiet possession of the suit land
  4. What Orders should issue as to costs of the suit?

Reasoning

The court considered the pleadings, evidence, and submissions and found that the plaintiff did not employ fraud in getting herself registered as the proprietor of the suit land.

Outcome

The plaintiff was declared the legal owner of the land.

Orders

  • An order declaring that the plaintiff is the legal owner of plot No. TRANS-NZOIA/SUWERWA/1316
  • An order of permanent injunction restraining the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff’s quiet enjoyment and use of the suit land
  • Any other relief this honourable court may deem just and fit to grant as to costs of the suit.

Remedies

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Permanent injunction
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