Ndarwa v Methi & Swani Farmers Co-operative Society Limited & another (Civil Appeal 139 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1303 (KLR) (27 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1303
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1303 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, LK KIMARU
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The judgment of the trial court is set aside, and judgment is substituted in favour of the appellant.
Facts
The appellant, Kennedy Kimani Ndarwa, claimed he became a member of the 1st respondent, Methi & Swani Farmers Co-operative Society Limited, in 1992 and was allocated a parcel of land (suit land) No. Mitubiri/Wempa/14. He alleged that the suit land was registered in the 2nd respondent's name and that a title deed was issued to him despite his possession of the land.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit land
- Validity of the 2nd respondent's title
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's evidence, which remained unchallenged, established that the 2nd respondent acquired title to the suit land unprocedurally. The respondents failed to prove the legality of their acquisition.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment in favour of the appellant
- Costs to be borne by the respondents
Remedies
- Judgment in favour of the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Land Registration Act
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