Shilaro v Shilaro & another (Environment and Land Appeal E017 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 3767 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3767
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 3767 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Subordinate CourtCoramDO OHUNGO
The appeal is allowed, and the respondents are ordered to vacate the land parcel within 90 days, the caution is removed, and no costs are awarded.
Facts
The appellant, John Shilaro, filed a plaint against the first and second respondents, Samuel Shindani Shilaro and Shem Festo Shilaro, claiming they had unlawfully entered and occupied his land parcel N/Kabras/Surungai/11XX. The respondents denied these claims and counterclaimed, asserting they were rightful occupants and sought succession rights.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel
- Subdivision of the land
- Eviction of the respondents
- Removal of caution
Reasoning
The court found the respondents’ counterclaim based on unproven claims of trust and fraud to be without merit. The appellant was the registered owner and entitled to the full rights of proprietorship.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Respondents to vacate land parcel within 90 days
- Caution removed
- No costs awarded
Remedies
- Eviction of respondents
- Removal of caution
Authorities cited
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