Taon (Suing as the Representative of the Estate of Taon Ole Lerindo) v Partoti & 5 others (Environment and Land Case 564 of 2017) [2024] KEELC 5363 (KLR) (17 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5363
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 5363 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEnvironment and Land CasePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMN GICHERU
The court finds that the suit land was not Lerindo's property and that the plaintiff and his siblings are not entitled to a share of the suit parcels.
Facts
The suit land was claimed by Joshua Ole Taon as the representative of the estate of Taon Ole Lerindo. The defendants disputed the claim, arguing that the land was not Lerindo's property and that the plaintiff's father was allocated land in Osilalei Group Ranch.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit land
- Fraud allegations
- Division of the suit land
Reasoning
The court relies on the plaintiff's hearsay evidence and the lack of proof of ownership to dismiss the plaintiff's claims.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The suit land should not be amalgamated and divided into 3 equal parts.
- Mesne profits are not proved.
- The plaintiff's father was allocated land in Osilalei Group Ranch.
Remedies
- The defendants be restrained from alienating, selling, and/or dealing with the suit premises.
- The plaintiff be allowed to graze in the suit premises without hindrance.
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