Western Ceramic Industries Limited v Oranga & 11 others (Environment & Land Miscellaneous Case 4 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 1405 (KLR) (14 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1405
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1405 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2024
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a land registration disputeCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The Court finds that the Plainti has good title to the suit land and enters judgment in its favor.
Facts
The Plainti, Western Ceramic Industries Limited, sued the Defendants in Kisumu CMC ELC No.478 of 2018, seeking a declaration of ownership and relief against illegal structures. The Defendants filed a counter-suit in Kisumu ELC 11 (OS) of 2020.
Issues
- Whether the Plainti has good title to the suit land
Reasoning
The Plainti holds a 99-year lease dated 24th July 2015. The court considers the Land Registration Act provisions and finds the Plainti's title to be prima facie evidence of ownership, subject to certain conditions. The Defendants failed to provide evidence to challenge the Plainti's title.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plainti
Orders
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction against illegal structures
- Order for demolition of illegal structures
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction
- Order for demolition
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (5)
- Section 24(b) of the Land Registration Act
- Section 25 of the Land Registration Act
- Section 26(1) of the Land Registration Act
- Section 107 of the Evidence Act
- Section 108 of the Evidence Act
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