Ngugi v Towett & 4 others (Civil Appeal 38 of 2019) [2024] KECA 362 (KLR) (22 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 362
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 362 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 March 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling and Orders of the ELC Court at NakuruCoramD. K. MUSINGA, F. SICHALE, F. OCHIENG
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 5th respondent.
Facts
The appellant, David Maina Ngugi, filed a suit in the Environment and Land Court against the respondents alleging that he was the registered owner of the suit property. The respondents, Irene Cherop Towett, William Kibowen Towett, Garam Investment Auctioners, Nakuru County Land Registrar, and Credit Bank Limited, were alleged to have breached a land sale agreement.
Issues
- Whether the trial judge erred in law and fact in dismissing the appellant's application for interim relief.
- Whether the trial judge erred in law and fact in determining the matter at the interlocutory stage.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not establish a prima facie case of fraud against the respondents and that the trial judge exercised his discretion properly.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 5th respondent.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- United India Insurance Case
- Geilla v Cassman Brown
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