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Ruto v Talam (Environment & Land Case 1 of 2014) [2022] KEELC 13832 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KEELC 13832 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. Dispute over land parcels Kericho/Kapsuser/5156 and Kericho/Kapsuser/5157
  2. Revocation of titles and restoration of title Kericho/Kapsuser/933
  3. 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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