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Mathiu Elijah Solo v Joseph Muriira Thaimuta [2005] KEHC 2101 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 2101 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2101
Citation
[2005] KEHC 2101 (KLR)
Decided
28 July 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of Senior Resident MagistrateCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding

The appeal is dismissed, and the plaintiff is granted the reliefs sought.

Facts

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant trespassed into his plot by constructing a permanent building 3 feet inside the plaintiff's plot, causing loss and damage. The defendant denied ownership of the plot and denied all particulars of trespass.

Issues

  1. Ownership of plot No. 5065 Kianjai Market
  2. Trespassing and construction without authority
  3. Reliefs sought by the plaintiff

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff had sufficient evidence to support his case, and the defendant's actions led to the trespass.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Permanent injunction restraining the defendant and his agents and servants from trespassing into plot No. 5065 Kianjai Market
  • Eviction Order from Plot No. 5065 Kianjai Market
  • Mesne profits and general damages for trespass
  • Costs and interest
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