Ngao v Kitheka (Civil Appeal 152 of 2019) [2024] KECA 21 (KLR) (25 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 21
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 21 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramO. A. Angote, PM GACHOKA, Waweru Mathu
Holding
The court held that the respondent does not hold the land in trust for the appellant.
Facts
The dispute involves two brothers, Ngulungu Kitheka Nga'o and Alexander Matuvi Kitheka, over a parcel of land registered in Nga'o's name. The land was bought in 1975, and the respondent claims it was purchased in trust for him.
Issues
- Whether the respondent holds the land in trust for the appellant.
- Whether the respondent's claim of constructive trust is valid based on the evidence and conduct of the parties.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent did not contribute to the purchase of the land and that the appellant allowed the respondent to occupy the land since 1975. The court concluded that the respondent's claim of constructive trust is not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment of the Environment and Land Court.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Lloyds Bank Plc v Rosset
- MNK vs. POM; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) (Petition 9 of 2021)
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