Afyare Enterprises Company Ltd v Mugambi & 3 others (Civil Appeal 345 of 2018) [2022] KECA 1101 (KLR) (7 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1101
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 1101 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Environment and Land CourtCoramH. A. Omondi, DR. K. I. Lauta, M. Gachaka – CI Arb, FCIARB
Holding
The appeal fails and the appellant's claim lies in damages for breach of contract.
Facts
Gideon Kirema Mugambi and Gladys Kaluyu Mugambi were formerly husband and wife. The 1st respondent (Gideon Kirema Mugambi) entered into an agreement with Afyare Enterprises Company Ltd to sell the suit property for KShs. 112,000,000. The sale was subject to the 4th respondent's spousal consent.
Issues
- Whether the sale agreement was valid due to the 4th respondent's spousal consent.
- Whether the appellant could enforce specific performance of the agreement.
Reasoning
The sale agreement was not valid due to the 4th respondent's spousal consent. The appellant could not enforce specific performance as the sale had been completed and registered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The deposit made on account of the purchase price together with accrued interest and costs released the 1st respondent from all legal obligations arising from the Agreement.
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