Esha Said Salim v Salim Kibwana Hamisi another [2012] KECA 253 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 253
- Citation
- [2012] KECA 253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 March 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High CourtCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, W. KARANJA
Holding
The Court finds that the appellant did not prove her case beyond a balance of probability and that the transaction was a nullity due to lack of legal authority and consent from the Land Control Board.
Facts
The appellant, Esha Said Salim, filed a suit against the respondents, Salim Kibwana Hamisi and Margaret Adea Orero, seeking declarations and orders regarding the sale and transfer of three plots of land. The High Court dismissed the suit, finding that the appellant failed to prove her case.
Issues
- Whether the sale and transfer of the plots was fraudulent and a nullity.
- Whether the High Court erred in finding that the 1st respondent could sell the properties to the 2nd respondent when the 1st respondent had already exhausted his share of the properties.
Reasoning
The Court held that the 'Power of Attorney' was not legally compliant and valid, and could not operate retrospectively. The transaction was therefore a nullity and unenforceable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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