Francis Muturi Mburu v Flora Wambui Karanja [2017] KEELC 1571 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1571
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1571 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks to adduce additional documentary evidence to challenge the judgment of the lower court.CoramJ. G. KEMEI, Chesoni Ag
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The applicant sued the respondent for a declaration that the suit land was held in trust for him and that the trust be dissolved and the land registered in his name. The respondent stated she had no interest in the land and wanted to share it equally between her sons.
Issues
- Whether the applicant exercised due diligence in obtaining the green card
- Whether the green card will affect the outcome of the appeal
- Whether the learned magistrate failed to exercise discretion judiciously
Reasoning
The court finds the applicant did not exercise due diligence and the green card does not lend any credence to his claims. The court declines to exercise its discretion in favor of the applicant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Karmali Tarmohamed & Anor Vs LH Lakhani (1958) EA 567
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