Isaac Murigi Muiruri v Francis Karume & 2 others [2019] KEELC 2156 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2156
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 2156 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land CourtCoramJ G KEMEI
Holding
The court declared that the suit land does not belong to Wanganga Wangombe's estate and ordered the Plaintiff to vacate the land within 90 days.
Facts
The Plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of Muiruri Njiri, who allegedly bought the suit land from Wanganga Wangombe before his death. The 1st and 2nd Defendants are the joint administrators of Wanganga Wangombe's estate and claim to have sold the land to the 3rd Defendant.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit land
- Fraudulent sale of the land
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's father had legally acquired the land before Wanganga Wangombe's death, and the Defendants' sale was fraudulent.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim was upheld, and the Defendants were ordered to vacate the land.
Orders
- Order for the Plaintiff to vacate the suit land within 90 days
- Order for each party to bear their own costs
Remedies
- Eviction of the Defendants from the suit land
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