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Geoffrey Mworia v Julia Kanana M’mbogori [2021] KEELC 3746 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 3746 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3746
Citation
[2021] KEELC 3746 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the appellant's suitCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Facts

The appellant sought judgment against the defendant for removal of a caution placed on parcel No. EX-LEWA/SETTLEMENT/441, an injunction, and costs. The defendant denied unlawfully cautioning the land and claimed it was done to protect her interest in a previous court case.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the appellant's suit
  2. Whether the trial court misinterpreted the provisions of the Land Registration Act and the Land Control Act

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant's appeal was not well-founded and that the trial court's decision was not erroneous.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appellant was given 30 days to file his submissions by 12/11/2020, failure to which the appeal would stand dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Land Control Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Maria Ngangi Gwako v Charles Mwenzi Ngangi [2014]eKLR
  • Samwel Kirubi Njuki v Margaret Wangari Macharia [2014]eKLR
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