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GERALD WANYIRI WAMBUGU v FREDRICK WANJOHI MWANGI [2009] KEHC 3769 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 3769 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3769
Citation
[2009] KEHC 3769 (KLR)
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TypeEviction SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding

The Defendant, Fredrick Wanjohi Mwangi, is ordered to be evicted from the Plaintiff's land parcel Narumoru/Narumoru Block 2/Aguthi/931. The Defendant is also ordered to pay the Plaintiff a sum of Kshs.275,600/= for the destruction of the Plaintiff's crops.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Gerald Wanyiri Wambugu, claimed ownership of land parcel Narumoru/Narumoru Block 2/Aguthi/931, which was disputed with the Defendant, Fredrick Wanjohi Mwangi. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant had illegally occupied and destroyed his property.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel Narumoru/Narumoru Block 2/Aguthi/931
  2. Mesne profits for illegal occupation

Reasoning

The Plaintiff proved his case on the balance of probability, supported by the certificate of title, sale agreement, and evidence from the District Officer.

Outcome

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • Eviction of the Defendant from the Plaintiff's land parcel Narumoru/Narumoru Block 2/Aguthi/931
  • Payment of Kshs.275,600/= to the Plaintiff for the destruction of his crops

Remedies

  • Eviction
  • Compensation for crop destruction

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Grass Fire Act
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