[2003] KEHC 1004 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 1004 (KLR)

The court found that the plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit property and that the defendants, having no legal claim or justification for their occupation, are trespassers. The court was satisfied by the plaintiff's evidence and, in the absence of any defence or contrary claim by the defendants, held that...

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Citation
[2003] KEHC 1004 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: Akifia Azizi (K) Limited; Defendant: Chelule Tuimising; Defendant: Abraham Kalyaq; Defendant: Zephania Yegon
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
? 540 of 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff. Eviction order granted. Costs to the plaintiff.
Legal Topics
Trespass to Land, Eviction Orders, Possession Disputes
Source Language
en
Land and Property Civil Procedure Trespass to Land Eviction Orders Possession Disputes

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Parties

Akifia Azizi (K) Limited

Plaintiff

Chelule Tuimising

Defendant

Abraham Kalyaq

Defendant

Zephania Yegon

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants are trespassers on the plaintiff's land.
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to an eviction order against the defendants.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit property and that the defendants, having no legal claim or justification for their occupation, are trespassers. The court was satisfied by the plaintiff's evidence and, in the absence of any defence or contrary claim by the defendants, held that the plaintiff is entitled to an eviction order. The essential legal principle applied is that a registered proprietor is entitled to exclusive possession of their land and may seek eviction of trespassers. Costs were awarded to the plaintiff as the successful party.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff. Eviction order granted. Costs to the plaintiff.

Orders

  • The defendants and all those claiming by them shall be evicted from LR CIS MARA/OLCHORO-OLROUWA.
  • Costs awarded to the plaintiff.