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Jeremiah Mwaura Mithanga & another v Njoroge Kuria Joseph [2016] KEELC 1222 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 1222 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1222
Citation
[2016] KEELC 1222 (KLR)
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureApplication for Temporary Injunction DismissedCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding

The Plaintiffs have not established a prima facie case of fraud and the Application is dismissed.

Facts

The Plaintiffs claim the Defendant fraudulently transferred the suit property to his name, while the Defendant claims he acquired the property through a sale agreement with the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs allege fraud, but the Defendant disputes this and provides evidence of the sale agreement.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiffs have established a prima facie case of fraud
  2. Whether the Plaintiffs have discharged the burden of proof for their allegation of fraud

Reasoning

The Plaintiffs failed to provide evidence to establish fraud, and the Defendant provided credible evidence of the sale agreement.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Koinange & 13 others –vs- Koinange (1986) KLR 23
  • Kenya Commercial Finance Co. Ltd versus Afraha Education Society (2001) 1 EA 86
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