Stephen Mararo Karoki v James Ngonga Njoroge & another [2017] KEELC 1638 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1638
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1638 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land Court
Holding
The Court finds that the Plaintiff did not remit money to the Defendants to purchase the property for him.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Stephen Mararo Karoki, claims to have remitted money to the Defendants, James Ngonga Njoroge and Priscilla Njoki Njoroge, to purchase a property for him. The Defendants deny the claims and state that the Plaintiff is not a beneficial owner of the property.
Issues
- whether the plaintiff remitted money to the defendants to purchase the property for him
- whether there is a presumption of trust between the plaintiff and the defendants in favor of the plaintiff
- whether the Plaintiffs claim is time barred
Reasoning
The Court does not find evidence of a trust or monetary contributions from the Plaintiff towards the purchase of the property.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claims are dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia & Another v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & 2 others [2012] e KLR
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