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John Muisyo Kyulu v Stephen Musembi Ndonye [2017] KEELC 340 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 340 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
340
Citation
[2017] KEELC 340 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureEx parte hearingCoramL. GACHERU
Holding

The Plaintiff is entitled to the orders sought, and the Court finds that the Plaintiff has proved his case against the Defendant on a balance of probabilities.

Facts

John Muisyo Kyulu claimed that he bought one acre of land from Stephen Musembi Ndonye in 1989 for Kshs.10,000. The land was subdivided and now registered as LR.No.Kakuzi/Gituamba Block II/554. Kyulu alleges that Ndonye has not transferred the land despite his demands.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendant has failed to transfer the one acre to the Plaintiff
  2. Whether the Plaintiff has a valid claim for the transfer of the land

Reasoning

The Plaintiff provided evidence of his purchase and development of the land, and the Defendant's failure to transfer the land. The Court found that the Plaintiff's claim was supported by sufficient evidence.

Outcome

Judgment for the Plaintiff with costs to the Plaintiff.

Orders

  • The Defendant to transfer one acre out of his land title reference No.Kakuzi/Gituamba Block II/554 to the Plaintiff in default, or the Executive Officer of the court to sign all necessary transfer documents on behalf of the Defendant.

Remedies

  • Transfer of one acre of land from the Defendant to the Plaintiff

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Evidence Act
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