Okeyo & 7 others v County Government of Kisumu & another (Environment & Land Case 222 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 17134 (KLR) (4 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17134
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17134 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2023
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TypeCompulsory Land AcquisitionPostureAppeal DismissedCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The plaintiffs have not proved their claim on a balance of probabilities, and the suit is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants have compulsorily acquired their land for a road construction, but the defendants have not provided evidence of such acquisition.
Issues
- Compulsory acquisition of land
- Burden of proof
Reasoning
The plaintiffs failed to provide credible and believable evidence to prove their claim of compulsory acquisition. The defendants did not adduce evidence.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Land Act
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