Kitele (Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Francis John Kitele) v Itumo & 6 others (Environment & Land Case E049 & E048 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEMC 51 (KLR) (11 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 51
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 51 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramDC, Gikonyo, J.L. Onguto, KLR, L. Onguto, M. Mutungi, Maraga, Munyao Sila, Musyoka, N. Onyango, Otieno-Odek, SCJ, W. Musyoka
Holding
The Court declares that the land parcels belong to the estate of Francis John Kitele and grants the Plaintiff a permanent injunction against the Defendants to vacate the land.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Kitele, is suing the Defendants over the ownership of land parcels in Machakos, Kenya. The Plaintiff claims that the land belongs to the estate of Francis John Kitele, deceased, and seeks a declaration of ownership.
Issues
- Ownership of land parcels
- Validity of a contract for sale of property without proper authority
Reasoning
The Court found that the Defendants failed to prove their ownership and that the Plaintiff's evidence was more credible.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Orders
- 90-day vacation notice for Defendants to vacate the land
- Plaintiff awarded costs
- Permanent injunction against Defendants to vacate the land
Remedies
- Permanent injunction
- Award of costs
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