Agnes Muthoni Ngugi v Peter Mwangi & another [2021] KEELC 3845 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3845
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3845 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2021
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TypeLand DisputePosturePlaintiff seeks declaration of possession, eviction, and injunction against Defendants.CoramL. GACHERU
Holding
Plaintiff is entitled to possession and control of the suit property, and the Defendants have no interest in the property.
Facts
Plaintiff is the sole Administrator of the estate of Samuel Ngugi Kamau. Defendants trespassed and built houses on the property in 2000. Plaintiff served a Notice to vacate in 2001, but Defendants ignored it. Plaintiff's Letters of Administration and grant confirm her as sole beneficiary.
Issues
- Plaintiff's entitlement to possession and control of the suit property
- Defendants' right to occupy the property
Reasoning
Plaintiff is the sole Administrator and beneficiary of the estate, and the property belongs to her. Defendants' claims are denied as they are not Administrators or beneficiaries.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins, Defendants lose.
Orders
- Plaintiff to give Notice before eviction
- Plaintiff to be granted possession and control of the suit property
Remedies
- Declaration of possession and control
- Eviction of Defendants
- Permanent injunction against Defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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