Gachina v Karama (Civil Application E033 of 2021) [2023] KECA 68 (KLR) (3 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 68
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 68 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2023
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for leave to extend time to appeal and for certification and stay of suit propertyCoramGV ODUNGA, JUDGE OF APPEAL, J. LESIIT, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, JUDGE OF APPEAL, W Ouko
Holding
The Court dismissed the applicant's appeal with costs and denied the application for leave to extend the time to lodge an appeal out of time and for certification and stay of the suit property.
Facts
The applicant, John Kamau Gachina, claimed ownership of property LR No 8097 (Original No 4830/6) Section 1 MN based on a certificate of title, while the respondent, Safia Salim Karama, claimed the property was bequeathed to her by her husband and that the transfer was illegal.
Issues
- Ownership of property LR No 8097 (Original No 4830/6) Section 1 MN
- Validity of the purported transfer of the property
Reasoning
The Court found that the applicant's claim was not supported by the certificate of title and that the respondent's claim was based on a valid bequest.
Outcome
Application denied
Orders
- Judgment dismissing the appeal with costs
- Denial of leave to extend time to appeal out of time
- Denial of certification and stay of suit property
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 163(4)(b), (5) of the Constitution of Kenya
- Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules
- Section 15 of the Supreme Court Act
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