Mary Wambui Mbutu v Jane Wanja Gitau [2017] KEELC 430 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 430
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 430 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMakhandia
Holding
The Court held that the suit lands were not held under customary trust and the Plaintiff is not entitled to a third of the suit lands.
Facts
The suit lands were registered in the name of the Defendant's husband, Ephraim Gitau, in 1971. The Plaintiff claims the land was held under customary trust for her father and other family members.
Issues
- Whether the suit lands were held under customary trust.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to a third of the suit lands.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's evidence was not sufficient to prove the land was held under customary trust. The Defendant's husband was allocated the land in absolute ownership during land adjudication.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Njuguna Vs Njuguna (2008) 1 KLR 889
- Henry Mukora Mwangi Vs Charles Gichina Mwangi (2013) Eklr
- Genesia Muriithi & 2 others Vs Genesia Ciarwigi Muchiri (2017) eKLR
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