Chrisantus Barasa Bifwoli v Noah Kiprotich Busienei & another [2017] KEELC 1948 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1948
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1948 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2017
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TypeLand Control Act DisputePostureOriginal trial on a void agreement for saleCoramS. OKONG’O
Holding
The court finds the plaintiff's suit incompetent and strikes the suit with no order as to costs.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendants entered into an agreement for sale of land, with the plaintiff paying a deposit and handing over possession. The defendants failed to complete the agreement due to non-registration of a charge and non-delivery of documents.
Issues
- Voidness of the agreement due to lack of Land Control Board consent
- Specific performance of a void agreement
Reasoning
The agreement became void on 17th June 2013 due to lack of Land Control Board consent. The court cannot extend time for consent to make the agreement valid for specific performance.
Outcome
The suit is struck with no order as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Control Act Chapter 302 Laws of Kenya
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