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Kamu Ventures Limited v Paul Mungai Mwangi [2018] KEELC 3106 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 3106 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3106
Citation
[2018] KEELC 3106 (KLR)
Decided
18 May 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding

The Plaintiff is the duly registered proprietor of the suit property.

Facts

The Plaintiff claims to have purchased the suit property from the 2nd Defendant, while the Defendant claims to have purchased it from different individuals. The Plaintiff presented a Certificate of Lease and search certificate, while the Defendant provided receipts.

Issues

  1. Who is the legally recognized owner of the suit property.
  2. Whether the court should issue a permanent injunction.
  3. Whether the court should issue an order of eviction.
  4. Which party shall bear the costs of this suit.

Reasoning

The court found the Plaintiff's title deed to be prima facie evidence of ownership, and the Defendant's claims of fraud were not supported by evidence.

Outcome

Judgment entered as prayed in the Plaint, with the Counterclaim dismissed.

Orders

  • No specific orders were made regarding eviction or injunctions.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
  • R.G. Patel versus Lalji Makanji (1957) EA 314
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