Absolom Oruru v Henry Nyabuto Onditi [2013] KEHC 1954 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1954
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1954 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2013
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TypeLand DisputePosturePlaintiff's Interlocutory Judgment in Default of AppearanceCoramS. Okongo, J.
Holding
The court declares that the defendant was not entitled to create a road of access through the plaintiff's land and grants the plaintiff's costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Absolom Oruru, claims that the defendant, Henry Nyabuto Onditi, unlawfully entered his land, created an illegal road of access, and caused damage to trees and boundary features. The plaintiff sought a declaration, injunction, and boundary fixing.
Issues
- Defendant's right to create a road of access on the plaintiff's land
- Plaintiff's damages and remedies
Reasoning
The court finds that there is no official road of access through the plaintiff's land and that the defendant did not have a lawful excuse for creating the road. The court also notes that the defendant did not occupy or use the road, making an injunction ineffective.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Orders
- Declaration that defendant is not entitled to create a road of access on the plaintiff's land
- Plaintiff's costs awarded
Remedies
- Declaration
- Costs awarded
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act, 2012
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