Johnson Mose Nyangao v Kenya Power and Lighiting Co. Limited [2021] KEELC 4759 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4759
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4759 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 June 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon. S.RM S. N. Makila delivered on 16th November, 2018 in Kisii CMCC No. 434 of 2013CoramHon. S.RM S. N. Makila
Holding
The Appeal has no merit and is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
Facts
The Appellant, Johnson Mose Nyangao, claimed compensation for the placement of power lines on his land, which was subdivided into parcels. The Respondent, Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Limited, denied the claim, stating that the power lines were placed on a parcel that had been subdivided and compensated. The Appellant alleged fraud and sought compensation for the entire land.
Issues
- Whether the learned Trial Magistrate erred in law and fact by not compensating the Appellant.
- Whether the Learned Trial Magistrate erred in law and in fact by failing to invalidate titles presented to the Respondent for purposes of compensation.
Reasoning
The Appellant did not properly challenge the subdivision of the land and failed to join the third parties in the suit. The Appellant's allegations of fraud were not supported by evidence, and the trial court's decision to compensate the third parties was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
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