James Kamau Mbugua Karis v Susan Jeptanui Bundi [2018] KEELC 2528 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2528
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2018
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TypeLand Ownership DisputePostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramANTONY OMBWAYO
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiff is the lawful owner of the suit property and grants an order revoking the certificate of title issued in favor of the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff, James Kamau Mbugua Karis, claimed to be the lawful owner of a parcel of land known as Uasin Gishu/Kimumu/4005. The defendant, Susan Jeptanui Bundi, had transferred the land to herself without the plaintiff's consent, leading to a dispute.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Validity of the land transfer
Reasoning
The court determined that the defendant's actions were illegal and fraudulent, and that the plaintiff had presented valid documents of transfer to the land registry.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Revocation of the certificate of title
- Registration of the plaintiff's documents
- Permanent injunction against the defendant
Remedies
- Recovery of the land
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
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