Nicholas Ireri Jacob & another v Njeru Karugano & another [2017] KEELC 2109 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2109
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2109 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The court finds that the 2nd Plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the land and orders its cancellation in the name of the 1st Defendant and registration in the name of the 2nd Plaintiff.
Facts
The 2nd Plaintiff claimed to be the beneficial owner of a plot of land known as Kagaari/Gitare/T.160, which was fraudulently registered in the name of the 1st Defendant and subsequently transferred to the 2nd Defendant.
Issues
- Whether the 2nd Plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the land
- Whether the 1st Defendant fraudulently registered the land in his name
- Whether the 1st Defendant fraudulently transferred the land to the 2nd Defendant
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st Defendant fraudulently registered the land in his name and subsequently transferred it to the 2nd Defendant, both acts being fraudulent.
Outcome
The 2nd Plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought in the plaint.
Orders
- Cancellation of Title No. KAGAARI/GITARE/T. 160 in the name of the 2nd Defendant and its registration in the name of the 2nd Plaintiff
Remedies
- Costs of the suit to be awarded to the 2nd Plaintiff
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