Oimba v Aoko & another (Environment and Land Appeal 17 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 29 (KLR) (28 February 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 29
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 29 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the trial courtCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the judgment of the trial court is upheld.
Facts
The plaintiff, Lucas Ogolla Oimba, is seeking an injunction against the defendants, Rose Aoko and Jared Otieno Ouma, over land reference number Kabuoch/Kachieng/1704. The defendants deny the jurisdiction of the trial court over the dispute.
Issues
- The degree of proof required in a civil suit is on a balance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt.
- The trial court failed to properly analyze the conflict between the parties without a proper adjudication of the issue.
- The trial court erred in considering the evidence of the land office report and the respondents' own evidence regarding the sale of land.
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's reasoning was correct and in consonance with the law. The appeal was dismissed as it was untenable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed
- No order as to costs in this appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Registered Land Act (now repealed)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Land and Environment Act, 2011
Cases cited (3)
- Dr Joseph Arap Ngok-vs-Justice Moijo Ole Keuwa and 5 others (1997) eKLR
- Amosam Builders Developers Ltd-vs-Gachie and 2 others (2009) KLR 628
- Registered Trustees Legio Maria Africa Church Mission-vs Simeon Nyamweya Obwocha (2018) eKLR
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