Consefuta Kemunto v Dorcas Kwamboka [2017] KEELC 176 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 176
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2017
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a final orderCoramMohammed Noor Kullow
Holding
The Plaintiff's claim for rectification of the land registration is upheld, and the title to land known as WEST KITUTU/BOGEKA/3950 is cancelled.
Facts
The Plaintiff sold a parcel of land to Esther Kemunto Obaga, who then sub-divided it and registered it as WEST KITUTU/BOGEKA/1476. The Defendant, Dorcas Kwamboka, fraudulently obtained a further title, WEST KITUTU/BOGEKA/3950, which the Plaintiff claims she did not authorize.
Issues
- Fraudulent registration of land title
- Rectification of land registration
Reasoning
The Plaintiff proved that the Defendant fraudulently obtained the title to land known as WEST KITUTU/BOGEKA/3950, and the law allows for the challenge of land titles on the grounds of fraud or unlawful schemes.
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim successful
Orders
- Registrar of Titles to rectify the register and remove title No. WEST KITUTU/BOGEKA/3950
Remedies
- Cancellation of title
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
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