Peter Kakui Mutiso v Joel Nzuki Nzioka (suing as the personal representative of Esther Nthenya Nzioka (deceased) [2019] KEELC 4664 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4664
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 4664 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding
The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and the title deed issued to him is cancelled. The Minister is directed to re-hear Land Appeal No. 181 of 1988.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims to be the registered proprietor of a parcel of land known as Mitaboni/Kaiani/1312, which he bought from a third party. The Defendant claims the land belongs to her deceased husband since 1977 and has been in occupation of a portion of the land for over 40 years.
Issues
- Ownership of the land Mitaboni/Kaiani/1312
- Validity of the Plaintiff's title deed
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff's suit filed in 2000 was against statute due to the pending appeal before the Minister. The title deed was issued by misrepresentation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Plaintiff's suit dismissed
- Title deed cancelled
- Minister to re-hear appeal
- Plaintiff to pay costs
Remedies
- Cancellation of title deed
- Re-hearing of appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Adjudication Act
- Judicial Review Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 304 of 2013
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