Nyakora v Okune (Environment and Land Appeal E029 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 462 (KLR) (26 January 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 462
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 462 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramE ASATI
Holding
The trial court’s judgment is set aside, and the suit land is registered in the name of the appellant.
Facts
Godwin Crispin Nyakora bought the suit land in 2011 and sued Abdala Ogola Okune for an injunction and damages. Okune claimed adverse possession.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had acquired an interest in the suit land by adverse possession
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the Respondent had an interest in the suit land
Reasoning
The trial court found that the Respondent had an interest in the suit land by adverse possession, but the evidence did not support this finding.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, judgment and orders of the lower court set aside
Orders
- The suit land is registered in the name of the appellant
Remedies
- The appellant is awarded the suit land
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