Okwalo v Echesa & another (Environment & Land Case 609 of 2014) [2023] KEELC 20370 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 20370
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 20370 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The court grants the 1st defendant's application to remove the caution and restriction on the land parcel and lifts the restriction on dealings. The court also grants leave to the 1st defendant's new legal team and removes the caution. No costs are awarded.
Facts
The plaintiff, Francis Shirima Okwalo, claimed ownership of half of a land parcel (N. Wanga/Indangalasia/1113) against the 1st defendant, Patrick Okoth Echesa. The plaintiff alleged that the 1st defendant interfered with his half of the land after the judgment was delivered.
Issues
- Ownership of half of the land parcel
- Removal of caution and restriction
- Injunction against alienation of land
Reasoning
The court finds merit in the application but with modifications to the dates. The court notes that the restriction is due for removal following the judgment.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- The 1st defendant's caution on land parcel N. Wanga/Indangalasia/113 be removed
- The restriction on dealings on land parcel N. Wanga/Indangalasia/113 be lifted
- The 1st defendant's new legal team be granted leave to come on record
Remedies
- Removal of caution and restriction
- Lifting of restriction on dealings
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