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Nyaundi v Oyaro & 2 others (Cause 420 of 2016) [2019] KEELC 2930 (KLR) (14 June 2019) (Judgment)

[2019] KEELC 2930 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2930
Citation
[2019] KEELC 2930 (KLR)
Decided
14 June 2019
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TypeLand Ownership DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJM MUTUNGI
Holding

The court found that the plaintiff's documents were manipulated and that the defendant holds the authentic documents.

Facts

The plaintiff, Nyaundi, claims to have purchased the suit property from Tiberias Nyanchoka Mogaka, while the defendant, Oyaro, claims to have purchased it from Francis Aburi Oyaro. Both parties presented documents of title, but the court found discrepancies and irregularities in the plaintiff's documents.

Issues

  1. Who is the lawful proprietor of the leasehold property Kisii Municipality/Block I/758?
  2. Who holds the authentic documents in respect of the suit property?

Reasoning

The court evaluated the documentary evidence and found inconsistencies in the plaintiff's documents, concluding that the defendant holds the authentic documents.

Outcome

The court ruled in favor of the defendant, Oyaro, finding that he holds the authentic documents.

Orders

  • An order directing the 3rd Defendant to reconstruct and put in place the records for land parcel No. Kisii Municipality/Block I/758 on the basis of the certificate of official search dated 21st day of February 2011 and the certificate of lease dated 16th day of August 2010 and cancel all later registrations.
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