Rotich v Rono (Sued as the legal representative of the Estate of Andrew Kipngeno Rono) & another (Environment & Land Case 20 of 2020) [2024] KEELC 4008 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4008
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4008 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 May 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramLA OMOLLO
The Plainti’s claim fails. The suit is hereby dismissed with cots to the Defendants.
Facts
The Plainti, Philip Rotich, claims that he is the registered owner of a parcel of land known as Nakuru/Saino Settlement Scheme/64. He alleges that the Defendants, Samuel Kipkemoi Too and Elizabeth Cheptanui Rono, fraudulently obtained another title for the same parcel of land.
Issues
- What is the legal effect of the judgment in Nakuru ELC No. 214 of 2016?
- Whether the Plainti is entitled to the orders sought in the Plaint dated 5th March, 2020.
Reasoning
The court found that the judgment in Nakuru ELC No. 214 of 2016 is separate and apart from this suit, and the Plainti’s claim for the orders sought in the Plaint dated 5th March, 2020 is not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The suit is hereby dismissed with cots to the Defendants.
Authorities cited
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