Duncan Mwangi Ndoore v Elizabeth Wangari Kiragu [2018] KEELC 893 (KLR)
The bottom line
#A Kenyan court confirmed a registered landowner's right to evict a person on their land, but refused monthly compensation because it was never properly pleaded and proved.
What this practically means
#Executive summary
#Key legal issues
#Whether the plaintiff, as registered proprietor, was entitled to eviction and injunction against the defendant's encroachment
Yes; the plaintiff's title under Sections 24, 25 and 26(1) of the Land Registration Act was unchallenged and the encroachment was inconsistent with his rights
The plaintiff produced a title deed and official search showing registration on 27th September 2016. Sections 24, 25 and 26(1) of the Land Registration Act vest absolute and indefeasible ownership in a registered proprietor, subject only to encumbrances and the enumerated exceptions. No evidence was led to establish fraud, misrepresentation or illegality, so the defendant's encroachment, whatever her reasons, could not stand.
Whether mesne profits at Kshs. 20,000/= per month were recoverable
No; the claim failed as neither specifically pleaded nor strictly proved
Mesne profits are in the nature of specific damages, which the Court of Appeal has held must be specifically pleaded and strictly proved with as much particularity as circumstances permit. Reviewing the pleadings and evidence, the court found them incapable of supporting the claim, and the prayer was refused.
Legal principles established
#- Special damages must be both specifically pleaded and strictly proved
- Registration as proprietor vests absolute ownership and the title is indefeasible except on grounds of fraud, misrepresentation, illegality, unprocedural acquisition or corruption
Court orders
#- 1.An order directing the defendant to vacate the suit property, with eviction to be effected in strict compliance with the law regarding evictions
- 2.A permanent injunction restraining the defendant, her agents, servants or assigns from trespassing upon the suit property
- 3.Costs of the suit to the plaintiff
- 4.Prayer for mesne profits refused
- Jurisdiction invoked
- Original civil suit under the plaint procedure of the Civil Procedure Act and Civil Procedure Rules; substantive law under the Land Registration Act, 2012
Key timeline
#Practical implications
#Frequently asked questions
#Cite this brief
#Cite this brief
Caselaw, "Duncan Mwangi Ndoore v Elizabeth Wangari Kiragu [2018] KEELC 893 (KLR)", Case Analysis (2018). Nyeri HCCC (suit based on plaint dated 27th July 2017). Source: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/keelc/2018/893/eng@2018-09-25
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