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KRISBIANUS MOGOIGA MUCHUNI V THOMAS CHACHA MATIKO [2012] KEHC 1034 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1034 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1034
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1034 (KLR)
Decided
21 September 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramR. LAGAT-KORIR
Holding

The court declares that the appellant is the owner of plot number 2 Kugitimo Market and issues a permanent injunction restraining the respondent from interfering with the plot.

Facts

The appellant, Krisbianus Mogoiga Muchuni, claimed ownership of plot no. 2 in Kugitimo market, while the respondent, Thomas Chacha Matiko, claimed he was the allottee since 1985. The appellant alleged the respondent unlawfully entered and started constructing a building on the plot.

Issues

  1. Ownership of plot no. 2 in Kugitimo market
  2. Whether the appellant had proved ownership of the plot

Reasoning

The court found that the Municipal Council of Kehancha resolved that the appellant was the legal alotee of the plot, resolving the dispute on ownership.

Outcome

Appeal allowed, judgment set aside, appellant declared owner of plot number 2 Kugitimo Market

Orders

  • Declare appellant as owner of plot number 2 Kugitimo Market
  • Issue permanent injunction against respondent

Remedies

  • Costs of the appeal and the lower court
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