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Chrisantus Barasa Bifwoli v Noah Kiprotich Busienei & another [2017] KEELC 1948 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1948 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. Voidness of the agreement due to lack of Land Control Board consent
  2. 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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