Peter Rugu Gikanga & another v Hellen Muringe Kabutha [2018] KEELC 1394 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1394
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1394 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2018
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramG.A M’MASI SRM
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the judgment of the trial court is set aside, and the Respondent's suit is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Respondent filed a suit against the Appellants seeking a declaration of ownership and eviction, while the Appellants counterclaimed alleging fraud and illegal sub-division.
Issues
- Trial court's consideration of evidence
- Trial court's finding of fraud
- Trial court's ruling on land sub-division
Reasoning
The court found the trial court erred in law and fact in several aspects, including not considering all evidence and disregarding crucial documentary evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment of the trial court in Nyahururu PMCC No. 189 of 2004 set aside
- Respondent's suit in Nyahururu PMCC No. 189 of 2004 dismissed with costs
- Appellants' counterclaim allowed
Remedies
- Costs of the appeal and in Nyahururu PMCC No. 189 of 2004
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