Topisia & another v Topisia & 4 others (Environment and Land Appeal E002 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 21129 (KLR) (31 October 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 21129
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 21129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of Hon. G.N. Wakahiu in Narok Chief Magistrates’ Court ELC Case No. 70 of 2018CoramCG MBOGO
The court found that the trial court had jurisdiction and that the suit was not res judicata. The court also found that the trial court erred in law and fact in determining the matter.
Facts
The appellants and respondents are in dispute over the ownership of land in Narok. The appellants claim that the land was adjudicated and settled in 1992, and any subsequent disputes are res judicata. The respondents argue that the land was not adjudicated and that the appellants are attempting to enforce a decree from a previous case.
Issues
- Whether the trial court had jurisdiction to hear the matter.
- Whether the suit was res judicata.
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact in determining the matter.
- Who bears the costs of the appeal.
Reasoning
The court determined that the land was adjudicated in 1992 and that any subsequent disputes were res judicata. The court found that the trial court erred in law and fact in determining the matter.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Affirmed the judgment of the trial court.
Authorities cited
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