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J C v P K [2018] KEELC 1967 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 1967 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has locus standi to institute the suit
  2. Whether the Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of the suit property
  3. 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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