[2023] KEELC 19311 (KLR)

[2023] KEELC 19311 (KLR)

The court found that while the applicant obtained judgment for vacant possession and the respondent's time to vacate had lapsed, the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with section 152E of the Land Act regarding the issuance and service of a proper eviction notice. The absence of proof of such notice meant the statutory threshold for eviction had not been met. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to statutory procedures before granting enforcement orders, especially where eviction is concerned. Consequently, the application for police assistance was denied, but the respondent was granted 90 days to vacate, and the applicant was directed to comply with the statutory...

Citation
[2023] KEELC 19311 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: Johnson Otieno Adera; Respondent: Paul Odera Okode
Court
Environment and Land Court
Court Station
Environment and Land Court at Migori
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
13 July 2023
Case Number
Environment & Land Case 296 of 2017
Procedural Posture
Notice of Motion Application / Ruling on Enforcement of Judgment and Eviction
Outcome
application dismissed with directions
Judges
MN Kullow
Legal Topics
Eviction Procedure, Compliance With Court Orders, Statutory Notices, Possession of Land
Source Language
English
Land and Property Eviction Procedure Compliance With Court Orders Statutory Notices Possession of Land

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Parties

Johnson Otieno Adera

Plaintiff

Paul Odera Okode

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Notice of Motion Application / Ruling on Enforcement of Judgment and Eviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has complied with statutory requirements for eviction under section 152E of the Land Act.
  2. 2 Whether the court should grant police assistance to enforce the eviction order against the respondent.
  3. 3 Whether the respondent is entitled to additional time to vacate the suit land.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that while the applicant obtained judgment for vacant possession and the respondent's time to vacate had lapsed, the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with section 152E of the Land Act regarding the issuance and service of a proper eviction notice. The absence of proof of such notice meant the statutory threshold for eviction had not been met. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to statutory procedures before granting enforcement orders, especially where eviction is concerned. Consequently, the application for police assistance was denied, but the respondent was granted 90 days to vacate, and the applicant was directed to comply with the statutory...

Court Disposition

application dismissed with directions

Orders

  • The Defendant/Respondent is given 90 days from the date of the ruling to vacate the suit land, failing which an eviction notice shall issue.
  • The Applicant is ordered to strictly comply with section 152E of the Land Act regarding eviction notices.