James Teko Lopoyetum v Rose Kasuku Watia & 4 others [2021] KECA 590 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 590
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 590 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramW. Ouko (P), D.K. Musinga, S. Gatebvu Kairu (FCIArb)
Holding
The judgment of the trial court is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, James Teko Lopoyetum, purchased a property from the 3rd respondent, Edward Watia Nzilu, who was the registered proprietor. The 1st and 2nd respondents, Rose Kasuku Watia and Dixon Kyalo Watia, claimed the property was family property and that the transfer was fraudulent.
Issues
- Whether the transfer of the property was fraudulent and void
- Whether the appellant was in possession of the property as required by Section 143(2) of the Land Registration Act
Reasoning
The court found the transfer to be fraudulent and ordered rectification of the register, but the appellant was not in possession of the land as required by Section 143(2) of the Land Registration Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Rectification of the register to cancel the transfer of the property in favour of the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Chauhan vs. Omagwa (1980) eKLR
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