Ochoki v Siro (Environment & Land Case 351 of 2016) [2022] KEELC 2633 (KLR) (6 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2633
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 2633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2022
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TypeEviction and Land Boundary DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJM ONYANGO
Holding
The Defendant's application is res judicata and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed that the Defendant trespassed into his land and constructed structures on it. The Defendant denied ownership of the disputed land and claimed ownership of another parcel.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim of trespass has been determined
- Whether the Defendant's application is res judicata
Reasoning
The court found that the issues in dispute have been addressed by previous reports and judgments, and the Plaintiff's new application is an abuse of process.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The application is dismissed.
- Each party shall bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act, 2012
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap 21 of the Laws of Kenya
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