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Arnold Wabwile Lutalala v Peter Sane Lepatai [2018] KEELC 472 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 472 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
472
Citation
[2018] KEELC 472 (KLR)
Decided
18 December 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding

The Court held that the Plaintiff is entitled to specific performance of the Sale Agreement, as the Defendant breached the terms of the Law Society Conditions of Sale and continued to receive the purchase price.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendant for permanent injunction, transfer of land, and costs, claiming the Defendant breached a Sale Agreement. The Defendant denied breaching the agreement and claimed the Plaintiff was the one who breached it.

Issues

  1. Who breached the terms of the Sale Agreement dated the 30th September 2009.
  2. Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the orders sought.

Reasoning

The Court found that the Defendant breached the Sale Agreement by failing to adhere to the Law Society Conditions of Sale and continued to receive the purchase price. The Plaintiff paid the full purchase price and was not in occupation of the land.

Outcome

The Plaintiff is entitled to specific performance of the Sale Agreement.

Orders

  • Specific performance of the Sale Agreement

Remedies

  • Specific performance of the Sale Agreement

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Control Act
Cases cited (3)
  • GITANGA MWANIKI, ONESMUS MWANIKI GICHUIRU –VS- ANNUNCIATA WAITHAKA KIBUE (541/2009)
  • SAMUEL KIRUBI NJUKI –VS- MAGARET WANGARI MACHARIA ELC NO. 14/2014 J, OMMWAYO
  • KARIUKI –VS KARIUKI
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