Makaka & 3 others v Pamba & 8 others (Civil Appeal 65 of 2018) [2023] KECA 603 (KLR) (26 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 603
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramMumbi Ngugi, Kiage, As Tuiyott
Holding
The appellants' claim is allowed, the orders of the trial court dismissing their claim are set aside, and the appellants are granted the orders sought in the Amended Plaint dated 10th February 2015.
Facts
The appellants claim that Edward Pamba, an uncle of the appellants, registered the land in his name and in trust for his brothers. The appellants allege that after Edward Pamba's death, the respondents fraudulently subdivided and transferred the land to themselves. The trial court dismissed the appellants' claim.
Issues
- Fraudulent conveyance
- Constructive trust
Reasoning
The court found the respondents' conduct to be fraudulent and that the documents relied on by the respondents were incomplete. The trial court's dismissal of the appellants' claim was in error.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Set aside the orders of the trial court dismissing the appellants' claim
- Grant the orders sought in the Amended Plaint dated 10th February 2015
Remedies
- Grant the orders sought in the Amended Plaint dated 10th February 2015
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