Robert Ngaruiya Chutha v Joseph Chege Ndung’u [2017] KEELC 326 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 326
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 326 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2017
Summary at a glance
TypeLand CasePosturePlaintiff vs Defendant
The court found that the plaintiff was not the rightful share holder and that the defendant was the rightful owner of the land.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have purchased a parcel of land known as Ruiru West Block 1/673 from the original shareholders of Githunguri Constituency Ranching Co. Ltd in 1993. The defendant denies the plaintiff's claim and pleads a counterclaim.
Issues
- Who was the rightful share holder that was entitled to the suit land by virtue of his or her shareholding in Githunguri Constituency Ranching Co. Ltd?
- Who did the rightful shareholder transfer the land or share to - the plaintiff or the defendant?
- Was the plaintiff properly registered as the lessee over the suit land?
Reasoning
The plaintiff did not reveal the names of the original shareholders in his plaint, and there is no evidence to support his claim.
Outcome
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and the defendant's counterclaim.
Orders
- The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and the defendant's counterclaim.
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