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Sammy Akifuma & another v Kaposhi Njoroge Nakumania & 3 others [2018] KEELC 3467 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 3467 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3467
Citation
[2018] KEELC 3467 (KLR)
Decided
16 April 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramOtieno
Holding

There was a valid contract of sale of land between the Plaintiffs and the 1st Defendant, and the Plaintiffs are entitled to specific performance.

Facts

The Plaintiffs claim to have purchased 100 acres of land from the 1st Defendant, but the 1st Defendant only sold 45 acres. The Plaintiffs allege fraud and breach of contract, while the 1st Defendant denies these claims.

Issues

  1. Validity of Sale Agreements
  2. Payment of Purchase Price
  3. Entitlement to Specific Performance
  4. Costs of Suit

Reasoning

The court found that there was a valid contract of sale of 45 acres, and the Plaintiffs paid a portion of the purchase price. The court ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs on specific performance.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Compelling the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Defendants to transfer the land to the Plaintiffs

Remedies

  • Specific Performance

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Contract
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