Phillister Chepkorom v Barasa Chepkorom [2014] KEHC 1942 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1942
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1942 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of a subordinate courtCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the judgment in favor of the respondent is set aside, and the suit is dismissed. The respondent is not entitled to the eviction orders.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit in the subordinate court claiming an eviction order over a portion of land registered in the name of Naibei Chepkorom, deceased. The appellant was the defendant and did not defend the suit.
Issues
- Locus standi of the respondent
- Magistrate's award of eviction orders
Reasoning
The respondent lacked locus standi to bring the suit as he did not have the letters of administration for the estate of Naibei Chepkorom. The magistrate's award of eviction orders was based on a clan decision that was contrary to the Law of Succession Act.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, judgment set aside
Orders
- Set aside the judgment in favor of the respondent and substitute an order dismissing the suit
Remedies
- Both parties to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act Cap 160
Cases cited (2)
- Selesia M”Aribu vs. Meru County Council Nyeri Civil Appeal no. 183 of 2002
- Julius Oduor vs. Regina Akoth Omondi [2009] e KLR
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