Jacinta Wanjiru Mwenga v Samwel Theuri & 3 others [2016] KEELC 449 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 449
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 449 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication to restrain the defendant from dealing with the propertyCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The plaintiff has made out a prima facie case and the application to restrain Theuri from dealing with the land is allowed.
Facts
The plaintiff, Jacinta Wanjiru Mwenga, borrowed money from the defendant, Samwel Theuri, and deposited her title deed as collateral. The plaintiff later discovered that the title deed had been transferred to Theuri's name fraudulently. The plaintiff filed a suit seeking a declaration of ownership and an order to cancel Theuri's title.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Fraudulent transfer of title deed
Reasoning
The plaintiff's allegations of fraud and lack of consent to the transfer are supported by the evidence. The defendant did not file a rebuttal.
Outcome
The defendant is ordered not to sell, charge, lease, or deal with the land pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
Orders
- Order to restrain the defendant from dealing with the land
Remedies
- Preservation of the title
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