Ochieng & another (Suing as Legal Representatives of the Estate of Domnic Nyamema Gor, Deceased) v Asila & 2 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 171 of 2017) [2024] KEELC 5157 (KLR) (11 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5157
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 5157 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2024
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramAg, Ms. SO OKONG'O
Holding
The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims and ordered the 3rd defendant to pay costs.
Facts
The deceased, Njer Ogada Wadhare, was registered as the proprietor of Plot No 385. The plot was subdivided and registered in the names of the 2nd and 3rd defendants. The plaintiffs claim the subdivision and registration were illegal and fraudulent.
Issues
- Whether the subdivision and registration of Plot No 385 were illegal and fraudulent.
- Whether the 2nd and 3rd defendants are entitled to absolute ownership of the subdivided portions of Plot No 385.
Reasoning
The court found that the 2nd and 3rd defendants were entitled to absolute ownership of the subdivided portions of Plot No 385, as their registration as proprietors conferred upon them such ownership.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The 3rd defendant to pay costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Registered Land Act
- Land Registration Act 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Kanyi v Muthiora
- John Gitiba Buruna & another v Jackson Rioba Buruna
- Isack M’inanga Kiebia v Isaaya Theuri M’lintari & another
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