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Nyagol v Okello (Sued as the legal representative of Chillion Rakwach - Deceased) (Environment & Land Case 262 of 2013) [2023] KEELC 21286 (KLR) (7 November 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEELC 21286 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
21286
Citation
[2023] KEELC 21286 (KLR)
Decided
7 November 2023
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TypeSpecific PerformancePostureAppeal from a decree of specific performanceCoramSO OKONG'O
Holding

The court orders the plaintiff to subdivide and transfer the land, authorizes a land surveyor to carry out the subdivision, and authorizes the Deputy Registrar to sign necessary documents.

Facts

The court previously ordered the plaintiff to subdivide and transfer a rectangular portion of land measuring 60 feet by 200 feet from Title No. Kisumu/Nyalunya/2366 to the deceased's estate. The plaintiff refused to comply with the order.

Issues

  1. Specific performance of the court's order
  2. Execution of the decree of specific performance

Reasoning

The court found the plaintiff in contempt of court for refusing to comply with the previous order and allowed the application on terms.

Outcome

The application is allowed with specified terms

Orders

  • Subdivision of the land
  • Execution of the decree of specific performance
  • Authorization of a land surveyor
  • Authorization of the Deputy Registrar to sign documents

Remedies

  • Specific performance of the court's order
  • Execution of the decree of specific performance

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act, Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya
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