Ntinyari alias Lucy Muthee Ntonyari v Kinoti (Environment and Land Appeal E009 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 3345 (KLR) (23 April 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3345
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 3345 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of Hon. E. Tsimonjero Senior Resident MagistrateCoramA., JO MBOYA, Magarate, Njagi, Tunoi
The appeal is allowed, the trial court's judgment is set aside, and the Appellant is declared the lawful and legitimate proprietor of the land.
Facts
The Respondent filed a Plaint in 2014 seeking various reliefs concerning plot No. 168 Kiwanjani B-Isiolo, which was subsequently amended. The Appellant entered appearance and filed a statement of defence and counterclaim.
Issues
- Validity of the learned trial magistrate's judgment
- Appellant's counterclaim
- Ownership of L.R No. Isiolo Township Block 3/398
Reasoning
The learned trial magistrate committed several errors, which vitiates the entirety of the judgment.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment of trial court set aside
- Appellant's counterclaim allowed
- Appellant declared lawful and legitimate proprietor
- Permanent injunction granted
- Costs awarded to Appellant
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction
- Costs
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