John Kimuhu Njurumba v District Land Registrar, Thika & another [2019] KEELC 2001 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2001
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 2001 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2019
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TypeLand Ownership DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramK. BOR, Mr. F.J.G. Kimani, Ms. Fatma Ali, Ms. Chepngeno, Mr. V. Owuor
Holding
The Plaintiff has a better claim to the Suit Property than the 2nd Defendant
Facts
The Plaintiff and the 2nd Defendant both claim ownership of the land Ruiru/Ruiru East Block 2/5383, which was previously owned by Nyakinyua Investments Limited. The Plaintiff claims he bought shares in the company and was allocated the land, while the 2nd Defendant claims she bought shares and was allocated the land through ballot.
Issues
- Who has a superior title to the Suit Property
- Whether the 2nd Defendant's title over the land is legal
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's wife was allotted the land and the title was prepared in her name. The 2nd Defendant's claim is improbable and lacks evidence.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's title is reinstated, and the 2nd Defendant's title is cancelled
Orders
- Cancel the registration of the 2nd Defendant as the proprietor of Ruiru/Ruiru East Block 2/5383 and reinstate the Plaintiff as the proprietor
Remedies
- The Plaintiff will have the costs of the suit to be borne by the 2nd Defendant
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