Sirma v Singoei (Civil Appeal 109 of 2018) [2022] KECA 708 (KLR) (8 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 708
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 708 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Eldoret Environment & Land CourtCoramAs Mumbi Ngugi, J, Tuiyott, J, Kiage, J
Holding
The court declared that the respondent holds title to the property in trust for the family and dismissed the suit with no order as to costs.
Facts
Mark Kiprotich Sirma claimed ownership of a parcel of land known as Nandi/Kokwet/688. He alleged that he purchased the land from Jemaiyo Kogo and transferred it to his name. Sosten Kiplagat Singoei claimed joint ownership and that he had been using the land for 15 years.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Validity of the transfer
Reasoning
The court found an implied trust and that the respondent had been using the land for 15 years, making it difficult to determine the validity of the transfer.
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed
Orders
- Respondent to grant vacant possession of 1 acre to the appellant within 60 days
Remedies
- Vacant possession of 1 acre
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