Virginia Njoki Gitau v Samuel Kihara Ndung’u [2017] KEELC 3136 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3136
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 3136 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramS. Okongo
The Plaintiff's Notice of Motion must fail as the Defendant's contention that he was not aware of the order restraining him from charging the suit property is believable.
Facts
The Plaintiff brought an Originating Summons seeking to be registered as the proprietor of a parcel of land by adverse possession. The Defendant charged the land to secure a loan, which the Plaintiff contended was in contempt of a court order.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant charged the land in contempt of a court order
- Whether the Plaintiff proved the charge of contempt
Reasoning
The court found the Defendant's contention believable because the charge to Microfinance Ltd was registered before the order was made. The Plaintiff failed to prove the Defendant had knowledge of the order.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
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