J C v P K [2018] KEELC 1967 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1967
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1967 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Plaintiff's claim for joint ownership and reliefs on the suit propertyCoramJ. M. ONYANGO
Holding
The Plaintiff has no locus standi to institute the suit and is not a joint owner of the suit property, thus the Plaintiff is not entitled to the reliefs sought
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant were a couple who cohabited and conceived a child. They purchased a property together in 2012, but the Plaintiff claims she contributed to its purchase.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has locus standi to institute the suit
- Whether the Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of the suit property
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's claim is based on a joint investment with the Defendant, but neither party has title to the property. The Plaintiff lacks sufficient interest to sustain her standing to sue.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- LSK vs Commisioner of Lands & Others, Nakuru High Court Civil Case No. 464 of 2000
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