Selina Mecca Wekesa v Kennedy Ellam (Sued as the Personal Representative of the Estate of George Ellam Wekesa (Deceased) & 4 others [2020] KECA 837 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 837
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 837 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 April 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramGithinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The Court of Appeal found no evidence of fraud and held that the respondents are innocent purchasers for value without notice.
Facts
The appellant, Selina Mecca Wekesa, sought a declaration that the subdivision and subsequent transfers of land identified as L.R No. Ndivisi/Muchi/1086 into multiple parcels were null and void due to fraud.
Issues
- Whether fraud was proved to the required standard
- Whether the respondents are innocent purchasers for value without notice
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal re-evaluated the evidence and found that the appellant failed to prove fraud. The respondents entered into sale transactions after the subdivision was effected, and no evidence of illegal or fraudulent steps was presented.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Kenya Ports Authority v Kuston (Kenya) Limited (2009) 2 EA 212
- Kinyanjui Kamau V George Kamau Njoroge
- R. G Patel v. Lalji Makanji
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