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Suleiman Wasiche Etokho v Philister Naswa [2018] KEELC 1316 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 1316 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1316
Citation
[2018] KEELC 1316 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureOriginal TrialCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The court dismisses the plaintiff's case as he has failed to establish his case on a balance of probabilities.

Facts

In 1997, the plaintiff sold a portion of his land to the defendant for Ksh. 54,000. The defendant made payments and built a home on the land, but failed to provide the plaintiff with a copy of the agreement and settle the balance. The plaintiff now seeks eviction and compensation.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel N. WANGA/MAYONI/1759
  2. Validity of the sale agreement

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff did not provide evidence of ownership of the land parcel and the defendant's actions were not illegal or unprocedural. The court cannot determine the registered proprietor of the land.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Elijah Makeri Nyangw'ra v Stephen Mungai Njuguna & Another (2013) eKLR
Cases cited (1)
  • Elijah Makeri Nyangw'ra v Stephen Mungai Njuguna & Another (2013) eKLR
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