Ruto v Talam (Environment & Land Case 1 of 2014) [2022] KEELC 13832 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 13832
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 13832 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an earlier judgmentCoramMC OUNDO
Holding
The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit and entered judgment for the defendant. It ordered the revocation of the titles and restoration of the title, as well as the demolition and vacating of structures on the land parcel.
Facts
The plaintiff, Wesley Ruto, filed a suit against the defendant, James Talam, regarding land parcels in Kericho. The court previously dismissed the suit and entered judgment for the defendant.
Issues
- Dispute over land parcels Kericho/Kapsuser/5156 and Kericho/Kapsuser/5157
- Revocation of titles and restoration of title Kericho/Kapsuser/933
- Demolition and vacating of structures on land parcel Kericho/Kapsuser/933
Reasoning
The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit due to the defendant's failure to file written submissions as ordered, and the plaintiff's failure to provide new evidence within the required time.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Revocation of titles Kericho/Kapsuser/5156 and Kericho/Kapsuser/5157
- Restoration of title Kericho/Kapsuser/933
- Demolition and vacating of structures on land parcel Kericho/Kapsuser/933
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the defendant
- Costs awarded to the defendant for demolition and eviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Ajit Kumar Rath vs State of Orissa
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