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Penmain Company Limited v Likoni Community Development & 6 others [2021] KEHC 3560 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 3560 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3560
Citation
[2021] KEHC 3560 (KLR)
Decided
30 September 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
Holding

The plaintiff is the absolute proprietor of the suit land and is entitled to proprietary rights over the same.

Facts

The plaintiff, Penmain Company Limited, filed a suit against Likoni Community Development and six others claiming ownership of a plot of land and seeking a permanent injunction to prevent defendants from interfering with the land. The defendants did not file any defence and did not appear at the hearing.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit land
  2. Right to access the beach

Reasoning

The plaintiff provided evidence of ownership and a map showing no access road through the land. The court found the defendants' claim of access to be unfounded.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the plaintiff

Orders

  • A permanent injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with the suit land
  • A declaration that the plaintiff is the rightful and registered owner of the suit land
  • Costs and interest

Remedies

  • Permanent injunction
  • Declaration of ownership

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act, 2012
Cases cited (3)
  • Section 24 of the Land Registration Act, 2012
  • Section 25 of the Land Registration Act, 2012
  • Section 26 of the Land Registration Act, 2012
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