Samuel Ngoboi Kirusua & another v John Olokuyia Kapio [2020] eKLR Case Summary

Court
Environment and Land Court at Narok
Category
Civil
Judge(s)
Mohammed N. Kullow
Judgment Date
October 08, 2020
Country
Kenya
Document Type
PDF
Number of Pages
3
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Case Brief: Samuel Ngoboi Kirusua & another v John Olokuyia Kapio [2020] eKLR

1. Case Information:
- Name of the Case: Samuel Ngoboi Kirusua & Nicholas Tajeuwuo Kirusua v. John Olokuyia Kapio
- Case Number: ELC Appeal No. 17 of 2020
- Court: Environment and Land Court at Narok
- Date Delivered: October 8, 2020
- Category of Law: Civil
- Judge(s): Mohammed N. Kullow
- Country: Kenya

2. Questions Presented:
The central legal questions presented before the court include whether the Appellants are entitled to a stay of the eviction order issued by the Principal Magistrate's Court pending the determination of their appeal, and whether the application for stay should be granted considering the circumstances surrounding the case.

3. Facts of the Case:
The Appellants, Samuel Ngoboi Kirusua and Nicholas Tajeuwuo Kirusua, were aggrieved by an eviction order issued by the Principal Magistrate's Court in Kilgoris on May 20, 2020, which directed their eviction from a parcel of land identified as LR Trans Mara/Olomismis/981. The eviction was ordered without prior notice to the Appellants, raising concerns about the fairness of the proceedings. The Appellants contended that a prior order from the High Court in Kisii had directed that the status quo be maintained, which they believed would be violated by the eviction. The Respondent, John Olokuyia Kapio, opposed the application, arguing that the Appellants had disobeyed previous court orders regarding their confinement to a specific portion of the land.

4. Procedural History:
The Appellants filed a Notice of Motion on May 26, 2020, seeking to stay the eviction order and the proceedings in the Kilgoris Principal Magistrate’s Court Case No. 16 of 2018. The Respondent filed a replying affidavit opposing the application, asserting that the Appellants had not complied with earlier orders. The matter was subsequently heard by the Environment and Land Court, where the judge considered the arguments presented by both parties.

5. Analysis:
- Rules: The court considered Articles 159(2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, as well as Sections 1A, 1B, 3A, 7, and 75(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules, which pertain to the administration of justice and the enforcement of court orders.
- Case Law: The court referenced previous decisions that underscore the importance of compliance with court orders and the necessity of allowing parties a fair hearing. The Appellants argued that the eviction order was issued without a fair opportunity to be heard, which is a principle upheld in various case law.
- Application: The court determined that the Appellants' application lacked merit, as the eviction order was a consequence of the Appellants’ non-compliance with prior court directives. The court found that granting a stay would not serve the interests of justice, particularly given the history of disobedience to court orders by the Appellants.

6. Conclusion:
The court ultimately dismissed the Appellants’ application for a stay of execution, concluding that the orders sought were not justified and that the appeal was unlikely to succeed. This decision emphasized the importance of adherence to court orders and the principle that non-compliance can lead to significant legal consequences.

7. Dissent:
There were no dissenting opinions noted in the ruling, as the decision was unanimous under the presiding judge, Mohammed N. Kullow.

8. Summary:
The Environment and Land Court at Narok dismissed the Appellants' application for a stay of eviction, reinforcing the importance of compliance with court orders and the right to a fair hearing. The case highlights the court's position on maintaining the rule of law and the consequences of disregarding judicial directives. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases involving eviction and compliance with court orders in Kenya.

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