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Anne Murambi v John Munyao Nyamu & another [2018] KEELC 2375 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2375 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2375
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2375 (KLR)
Decided
11 July 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramB M EBOSO
Holding

The court orders specific performance of the agreement, transfers the land to the plaintiff, and directs the release of the balance of the purchase price to the estate of the deceased.

Facts

The plaintiff and the deceased vendor executed an agreement for sale of land on July 14, 2004. The sale was not completed due to the deceased's death and subsequent changes in the legal representation of the estate.

Issues

  1. whether the agreement dated 14/7/2004 stands terminated or rescinded
  2. whether any other valid and binding variation agreement was created
  3. whether the agreement is statute barred
  4. whether the agreement binds the estate of the deceased
  5. whether the plaintiff breached the agreement
  6. whether the defendants are entitled to a counterclaim
  7. whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages
  8. who should bear costs

Reasoning

The court found that the agreement was not terminated and that the plaintiff did not breach the agreement. The court dismissed the defendants' counterclaim and ordered the release of the balance of the purchase price to the estate of the deceased.

Outcome

The plaintiff wins the suit and the defendants' counterclaim is dismissed.

Orders

  • An order of specific performance
  • An injunction
  • The balance of the purchase price to be released to the estate of the deceased

Remedies

  • Specific performance
  • Injunction
  • Release of balance of purchase price

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Actions Act
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