Ruto & 2 others (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of Peter Kipkorir Rotich (Deceased)) v Langat & 6 others (Environment & Land Case 51 & 52 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEELC 863 (KLR) (22 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 863
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 863 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramOmbwayo, J
Holding
The court finds that the defendants are the registered owners of the suit property and dismisses the plaintiffs' claims.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim to be the legal representatives of the estate of Peter Kipkorir Rotich, who was the registered owner of a parcel of land in Njoro Town. The defendants claim to have purchased the land from David Achikwa and registered it in their names.
Issues
- Who are the registered owners of the suit property
- Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to the orders sought
- Whether the defendants are entitled to the orders sought in their counterclaim
Reasoning
The court notes discrepancies in the documents presented by the plaintiffs and finds that the defendants' title is valid.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiffs are ordered to pay costs of the suit
- The defendants are ordered to pay costs of the suit
Remedies
- Costs of the suit
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