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Zephaniah Khisa Saul v George Chayuga Aliaza [2017] KEELC 3385 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 3385 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3385
Citation
[2017] KEELC 3385 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial
Holding

The agreements are null and void due to the lack of consent of the land control board. The defendant's counter-claim is time barred.

Facts

The plaintiff sold 1.3 acres of land to the defendant in two agreements dated 16/9/2002 and 4/10/2004. The defendant paid the agreed amounts but no consent of the land control board was obtained.

Issues

  1. Whether the agreements are null and void
  2. Whether extension of time for obtaining consent can be given
  3. Whether an order of specific performance can be granted
  4. Whether the defendant's counter-claim is time barred
  5. Whether the plaintiff or defendant can claim general damages
  6. Whether the defendant is entitled to compensation for improvements
  7. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to an eviction order

Reasoning

The plaintiff sold 1.3 acres of land to the defendant in two agreements. No consent of the land control board was obtained, making the agreements null and void. The defendant's counter-claim is time barred.

Outcome

The plaintiff's claim is upheld, and the defendant's counter-claim is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Control Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Nyeri Civil Appeal No. 26 and 27 of 2011
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