Jephther O. Opande v Mary Atemo Gathiriga [2019] KECA 19 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 19
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 19 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramJ. Mohammed, P. N. Waki, Registrar
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court’s judgment is upheld.
Facts
The respondent, Mary Atemo Gachiriga, sued Jephther O. Opande for an eviction order out of the suit property. The respondent claimed ownership based on a purchase agreement dated 8th August, 2005, while the appellant claimed ownership based on a caution registration and subsequent subdivision.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the respondent had proved her case to the required standard.
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the appellant had failed to prove his counter-claim.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the respondent had proved her case to the required standard and that the appellant had failed to prove his counter-claim. The Court also found that the trial court did not err in its findings.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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