Odoyo v Odote (Environment and Land Appeal E019 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 80 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 80
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 80 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2026
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a decree dismissing a boundary dispute suitCoramFO NYAGAKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with each party to bear their own costs.
Facts
Both parties' land is a subdivision of Kakaeta 456. The trial court ordered a survey, but the appellant was dissatisfied with the results and sought a private survey in the respondent's absence.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the suit
- Whether the private survey conducted by the appellant was in contempt of court
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant failed to prove his case to the required standard and that the private survey was conducted in contempt of court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The court dismissed the appeal with each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act, 2012
Cases cited (2)
- Williamson Diamonds Ltd and another v Brown [1970] EA 1
- PIL Kenya Limited v Oppong [2009] KLR 442
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