Rajpal v Giacosa (Civil Appeal E006 of 2021) [2023] KECA 766 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 766
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 766 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramP. NYAMWEYA, J. LESIIT, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The Appellant is entitled to refund of the deposit and other costs, and the Respondent's counterclaim is dismissed.
Facts
Rakesh Rajpal entered into a written agreement to purchase land from Paolo Giacosa, but later discovered discrepancies in the land size and title. Rajpal paid a deposit of 30,000 Euros and sought refund and specific performance.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was entitled to specific performance of the agreement
- Whether the Appellant was entitled to refund of the deposit and other costs
Reasoning
The Appellant's claim was supported by the agreement and evidence, while the Respondent's counterclaim was not supported.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Respondent to refund Appellant 30,000 Euros with interest
- Respondent to refund Appellant 36,000 Kenyan Shillings with interest
- Respondent's counterclaim dismissed
- Appellant awarded costs of the suit and appeal
Remedies
- Refund of deposit and other costs
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