Rose Wakuthi Mwangi Njunu (suing as administrator of the Estate for the late Julius W Mwangi Njunu) v Edward Kithinji & 2 others [2019] KECA 929 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 929
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 929 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Milimani Commercial Court, NairobiCoramASIKE MAKHANDIA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the widow had not proven her case to the required standard of proof for fraud.
Facts
The deceased, Julius W. Mwangi Njunu, sold his property to the 1st respondent, Edward Kithinji, and the 2nd respondent, Housing Finance Company of Kenya, registered a legal charge over the property. The widow, Rose Wakuthi Mwangi Njunu, alleged fraud and sought nullification of the sale and transfer of the property.
Issues
- Whether the widow had failed to prove her case to the required standard regarding the sale and transfer of the property being fraudulent.
- Whether the evidence presented by the widow was sufficient to support her claim of fraud.
Reasoning
The Court considered the evidence presented and found that the widow's allegations of fraud were not supported by sufficient evidence to meet the high standard required.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Vinesh Emporium Gudka vs Keshavji Jivraj Dodhia
- RG Patel v Lalji Makanji
- Denis Noel Mukhulo Ochwada & another vs Elizabeth Murungari Njoroge & another
- Nancy Kahoya Amadiva vs Expert Credit Ltd & another
- Central Bank of Kenya Limited v Trust Bank Limited & 4 Others
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