Hellen Tum v Jepkoech Tapkili Metto & another [2018] KECA 323 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 323
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 323 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Hellen Tum claimed to be a wife to Jepkoech Tapkili Metto under Nandi customary law, residing on the suit property and that the property was family land. Jepkoech transferred the property to Johana Kipkemei Too, who then sued Hellen for eviction. Hellen filed a counter-suit.
Issues
- Whether Hellen's claim to the suit property as a wife under Nandi customary law is valid.
- Whether the transfer of the property to Johana was valid and whether Hellen had locus standi to challenge the transfer.
Reasoning
The trial judge found that Hellen failed to prove her
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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