Kiragu & 3 others v Kimonjo Family Company & Partners Limited; Waitathu Clan (Suing Through Chairman & Secretary John Irungu Maina & Peter Thuna Njoroge) & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case 19 of 2019) [2023] KEBPRT 342 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (24 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 342
- Citation
- [2023] KEBPRT 342 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2023
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from a Commercial & Admiralty Tribunal
Holding
The tribunal finds that the interested parties are the rightful owners of the suit premises.
Facts
The tenants are the occupants of the suit premises, and the landlord issued a notice to terminate or alter the terms of tenancy. The tenants and interested parties claim ownership of the premises.
Issues
- Who is the rightful owner of the suit premises?
- Whether the notice issued by the landlord is valid.
Reasoning
The tribunal considers the evidence and finds that the interested parties have stronger documentary evidence of ownership, while the landlord's claim lacks credible proof.
Outcome
The tenants' application for termination of tenancy is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act (Chapter 80 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Mustafa Abdullahi Omar t/a M Dalmar Trading Company Limited v Jeanette Wanjiru Gatehi & another [2021] eKLR
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