Adigo v Etole (Civil Appeal 15 of 2019) [2025] KECA 318 (KLR) (21 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 318
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 318 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Environment & Land Court at Kisumu (S.M. Kibunja, J.) dated 5th September 2018 in ELC No. 826 of 2015CoramHANNAH OKWENGU, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, H. A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is not merited, and the judgment of the High Court is upheld. The appellant failed to prove fraud and the burden of proof was not discharged.
Facts
The respondent, Julius Oniango Etole, claimed ownership of land parcel No. North Gem/Marenyo/140, which the appellant, Moses Onyango Adigo, disputed. The respondent alleged that he inherited the land from his grandfather, while the appellant claimed he inherited it from his father. The dispute arose due to construction and cultivation on the land.
Issues
- Ownership of land parcel No. North Gem/Marenyo/140
- Fraudulent registration of the land
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's evidence was sufficient to establish ownership, and the appellant failed to substantiate his allegations of fraud.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Ardhi Highway Developers Limited v West End Butchery Limited & 6 Others [2015] eKLR
- Ratilal Gordhanbhai Patel vs. Lalji Makanji [1975] EA 314,317.
- Bullen & Leakes & Jacobs, Precedent and Pleadings 13th Edition
- Wallingford v Mutual Society (1880) 5 App. Cas 685
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