Eliud Muya Kariuki & 2 others v Mary Wanjiru Njenga & 4 others [2019] KECA 60 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 60
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 60 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NakuruCoramE.M. GITHINJI, R.N. NAMBUYE, ASIKE MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
Two consolidated suits were filed in Nakuru High Court, one in 1997 and another in 1998. The 2nd and 3rd appellants claimed to be lawful and legitimate registered owners of land parcels, while the respondents, as directors of Gathongu Farmers Company Limited, claimed ownership and sought to enforce rent collection.
Issues
- Ownership of land parcels
- Fraudulent sale and transfer of land
- Validity of registration
Reasoning
The trial court found the appellants not to be the directors of the company at the time of the sale/transfer transactions, and thus not party to the transactions. The court also found no evidence of the appellants reneging on their consent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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