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Aggrey Ambani Ngaira v Patrick Kariungi [2017] KEELC 1878 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1878 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1878
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1878 (KLR)
Decided
21 September 2017
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramPresiding Judge
Holding

The Court finds that a resulting trust arose in favor of the Plaintiff due to the Defendant's acceptance of the purchase price and allowing the Plaintiff to take possession of the land.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendant for an injunction, specific performance, and costs, alleging breach of a sale agreement for six plots of land. The Defendant did not file a defense.

Issues

  1. Validity of the sale agreement
  2. Breach of contract
  3. Entitlement to specific performance and injunctive relief
  4. Costs of the suit

Reasoning

The Court found that the Defendant breached the contract by not issuing the title deed and attempting to vary the terms after the Plaintiff had paid the agreed amount and taken possession.

Outcome

Judgment for the Plaintiff

Remedies

  • Specific performance and injunctive relief

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Charles K. Kandie v Mary Kimoi Sang [2017] eKLR
  • Twalib Hatayan & Anor v. Said Saggar Ahmed Al-Heidy & Others [2015] eKLR
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