GERALD WANYIRI WAMBUGU v FREDRICK WANJOHI MWANGI [2009] KEHC 3769 (KLR)
- 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
- Ownership of land parcel Narumoru/Narumoru Block 2/Aguthi/931
- 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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