Marete v Ndegwa & 2 others (Civil Appeal E042 of 2021) [2024] KECA 545 (KLR) (24 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 545
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 545 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land CourtCoramP. NYAMWEYA, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA C.Arb, FCIArb., G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The award for Kshs 500,000 per year to the 2nd respondent is set aside. The appeal fails and is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant and the 1st respondent entered into a sale agreement for a property, but the appellant did not complete the purchase. The 1st respondent sought a declaration of rescission, rent, vacant possession, and costs. The appellant counterclaimed for specific performance and damages.
Issues
- Whether the sale agreement was rescinded
- Whether the appellant is entitled to mesne profits
Reasoning
The court found no evidence to support the award of Kshs 500,000 per year for mesne profits and the relationship between the appellant and the 2nd respondent was not that of landlord and tenant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Award of Kshs 500,000 per year to the 2nd respondent set aside
- Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Goddard, LJ. in the case of Bramwell vs. Bramwell (1942) 1 K.B. 370; (1942) 1 ALL ELR. 137
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