SAMUEL NGUGI KIMANI v NYAMBURA NJUGUNA FRANCIS KIMANI [2013] KEELC 158 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 158
- Citation
- [2013] KEELC 158 (KLR)
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TypeCivil Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for Vesting OrderCoramL.N. GACHERU
Holding
The applicant is granted a vesting order for the property L.R. No. 209/2489/23 and the Deputy Registrar is ordered to execute all necessary documents to transfer the property to the applicant.
Facts
The court ordered the property L.R. No. 209/2489/23 to be sold by public auction in 1988. In 1996, Regent Auctioneers sold the property to the applicant for Ksh. 1.3 million. The applicant took possession of the property and has enjoyed quiet possession since then.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has the right to a vesting order for the property L.R. No. 209/2489/23
- Whether the applicant has paid the full purchase price and received the property
Reasoning
The court ruled that the applicant placed the highest bid and paid the full purchase price, thus the property should be deemed to have vested in the applicant from the time of sale.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- That Samuel Ngugi Kimani be and is hereby granted a vesting order for property known as L.R. No. 209/2489/23.
- The Deputy Registrar be and is hereby ordered to execute all such documents that is necessary to effect the transfer of property known as L.R. No. 209/2489/23 to Samuel Ngugi Kimani.
Remedies
- Vesting Order
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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