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Robert Kinuthia Kangethe & 3 others v Buruburu Farmers Company Ltd & 3 others [2017] KEELC 518 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 518 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
518
Citation
[2017] KEELC 518 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an injunction applicationCoramK. BOR
Holding

The court directs the parties to maintain the status quo until the suit is heard and determined.

Facts

The plaintiffs claim that the defendants fraudulently transferred a plot of land to the 4th defendant after issuing a transfer to the 1st and 2nd plaintiffs. The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking a declaration that the 4th defendant's title should be cancelled. The 4th defendant filed an application to strike out the suit, claiming she is the bona fide purchaser for value of the land.

Issues

  1. Fraudulent land transfer
  2. Abuse of court process

Reasoning

The court found the plaintiffs' claim of fraudulent land transfer valid and directed the parties to preserve the status quo.

Outcome

The suit is not dismissed, but the parties are directed to maintain the status quo.

Orders

  • Preserve the status quo until the suit is heard and determined
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