Wanyeki v Kerai & another (Civil Appeal 65 of 2019) [2023] KECA 87 (KLR) (3 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 87
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 87 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramA. Omollo, MOHAMMED
Holding
The Court found that the respondents’ evidence did not depart from the pleadings and was not prejudicial to the appellant.
Facts
Joseph Muchemi Wanyeki sued Premji Bhimji Kerai and Khanji Naran Bhudiya for ownership of a parcel of land, seeking declarations, orders for cancellation of titles, and injunctions.
Issues
- Variance between pleadings and evidence
- Bona fide purchaser defense
Reasoning
The Court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the respondents’ evidence was consistent with their pleadings and that the appellant failed to demonstrate fraud.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment of the Environment & Land Court.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Kamau v Mungai
- Simon Muchemi Atako & Another v Gordon Osore
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