Dianga v Akongo (Environment and Land Appeal E022 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 19271 (KLR) (18 April 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 19271
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 19271 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2023
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TypeEnvironment and Land AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Hon. B. O. Omwansa, Senior Principal MagistrateCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding
The court finds that the appellant failed to prove that the respondent is a trespasser on the suit land and thus, an injunctive order could not issue.
Facts
The appellant, Benard Otieno Dianga, claimed that the respondent, James Odhiambo Akongo, was trespassing on a portion of land measuring 3 acres, which was part of the suit land. The respondent disputed this claim.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by incorporating any court to give judgment as to any legal right or liability dependent on the existence of facts which he asserts must prove that those facts exist.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by lowering the standard required to prove proprietorship of land.
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant was the original owner of the suit land and was holding the title to the portion of the land in trust for the respondent. The appellant failed to prove that the respondent was a trespasser.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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