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Sitote Malesi v Edgar Kadenyi & 2 others [2020] KEELC 3521 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3521 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3521
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3521 (KLR)
Decided
18 February 2020
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from the Land Disputes TribunalCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The plaintiff's claim is dismissed with costs as he failed to prove fraud in the acquisition of the land title.

Facts

The plaintiff claims that he was the rightful owner of land parcel No. Isukha/Lubao/887, but the defendants claim they purchased it from the plaintiff's father. The plaintiff alleges fraud and seeks restoration of his name in the land register.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel No. Isukha/Lubao/887
  2. Fraudulent acquisition of land title

Reasoning

The court found that the 2nd defendant is the registered proprietor of the land parcel No. Isukha/Lubao/887, and the plaintiff has not proven any fraudulent scheme.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Elijah Makeri Nyangw’ra –vs- Stephen Mungai Njuguna & Another (2013) eKLR
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