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British American Tobacco (K) Ltd v Attorney General & 3 Others [2016] KEHC 4248 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 4248 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4248
Citation
[2016] KEHC 4248 (KLR)
Decided
15 April 2016
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TypeConservatory OrderPosturePetition for Conservatory OrderCoramIbrahim, Mumbi Ngugi, Musinga
Holding

The court granted the petitioner a conservatory order to restrain the 2nd respondent from trespassing on the land and interfering with the petitioner's quiet possession.

Facts

The petitioner, British American Tobacco (K) Ltd, claimed to have occupied and used a parcel of land measuring approximately 5.4 hectares since 1987. The 2nd respondent, County Government of Migori, entered the property on 30th March 2014 and started cutting down trees and demolishing buildings.

Issues

  1. Whether the petitioner has a valid claim to the land
  2. Whether the 2nd respondent's actions constitute trespassing

Reasoning

The court found that the petitioner had occupied and used the land with the knowledge and permission of the defunct Municipal Council of Kehancha, and had erected buildings on the land.

Outcome

Granted

Orders

  • Conservatory Order

Remedies

  • Restraint from trespassing and interference
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