Anne Murambi v John Munyao Nyamu & another [2018] KEELC 2375 (KLR)
- 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
- whether the agreement dated 14/7/2004 stands terminated or rescinded
- whether any other valid and binding variation agreement was created
- whether the agreement is statute barred
- whether the agreement binds the estate of the deceased
- whether the plaintiff breached the agreement
- whether the defendants are entitled to a counterclaim
- whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages
- 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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