Kiura v Mugane & another (Civil Appeal 248 of 2019) [2025] KECA 1009 (KLR) (4 April 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1009
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1009 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramJW LESSIT, GV ODUNGA, Hancox
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismisses the appeal, finding no merit and upholding the judgment of the Environment and Land Court.
Facts
The respondents filed a plaint against the appellant seeking eviction from a parcel of land, claiming it belonged to their deceased father, William Patrick Mugane, who was registered as co-owner with Njeru Wamichi. The appellant denied the respondents' claim and alleged fraud in the transfer of half the property to Mugane.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel No. Gaturi/Nembure/2657
- Fraud in the registration of the land title
Reasoning
The Court found that the respondents had a valid claim to half the land, and the allegations of fraud and forgery were not substantiated. The Court also noted that the respondents were not waiting for the appellant to resolve his dispute with the estate of Wamichi.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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