Simon Kariuki Ngurukia v Francis Njue Kiura [2019] KEELC 3239 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3239
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 3239 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Plaintiff's claim for transfer of landCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The court finds for the Defendant on the first issue and dismisses the Plaintiff's suit.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant are sons of the deceased Ngurukia Muruanjugi. The deceased sought to exchange parcel 3300 with parcel 58, but parcel 58 was transferred to the Defendant by Nyaga, who was not alive to complete the exchange.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant acquired parcel 58 from Nyaga by way of purchase or by reason of an exchange agreement between Nyaga and the deceased.
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought in the amended plaint.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff failed to prove the existence of an exchange arrangement between Nyaga and the deceased, and the Defendant acquired parcel 58 on the basis of such arrangement.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's suit against the Defendant is dismissed in its entirety.
Orders
- The Plaintiff's suit against the Defendant be and is hereby dismissed in its entirety.
- Each party shall bear his own costs.
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