Yakobet Nechesa Wabuko v Humphrey Olwisi Muranda & another [2018] KEELC 1720 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1720
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1720 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Chief Magistrate's Court, KakamegaCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The court declares the transfer of land parcel Marama/Shianda/126 to the 2nd defendant fraudulent and orders the 2nd defendant to surrender the title deed for cancellation.
Facts
The plaintiff is the legal administrator of her late husband's estate. She claims that the 1st defendant, a son of the deceased's former owner, transferred land to the 2nd defendant, his wife, knowing that her appeals were pending in superior courts.
Issues
- Transfer of land ownership
- Fraudulent transfer
- Enforcement of decree
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st defendant transferred the land knowing that his appeals were pending, which was fraudulent. The plaintiff proved her case on a balance of probabilities.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Declare the transfer fraudulent
- Order the 2nd defendant to surrender the title deed
- Order the 2nd defendant to vacate the land within 3 months
- Order the 1st defendant to vacate the land
- Order the 2nd defendant to pay costs of the suit
Remedies
- Cancellation of title deed
- Eviction order
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