Arimba (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Isaac M’arimba alias Isaac Barimba - Deceased) v Mithiaru (Civil Appeal 140 of 2019) [2025] KECA 369 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 369
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land CourtCoramS. OLE KANTAI, J. LESIIT, ALI – ARONI
Holding
The transfer of the 1 acre of land to the respondent was done by the deceased vendor himself, sanctioned by the Land Adjudication Officer and the Chairman of the Land Committee.
Facts
The appellant filed a suit against the respondent in the Chief Magistrate's Court at Meru, seeking a declaration that the respondent fraudulently transferred 1 acre of land from the deceased's parcel to his name and other orders.
Issues
- Whether the respondent fraudulently transferred 1 acre of land from the deceased's parcel to his name.
- Whether the respondent's registration of the land was fraudulent and unlawful.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate and the ELC Judge found no proof of fraud, and the learned ELC Judge evaluated the evidence afresh and found no proof of fraud.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in its entirety
Orders
- Judgment of the ELC Appeal Case No. 15 of 2014, Cherono, J., is upheld.
- Costs to be borne by the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Land Adjudication Act
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