Julius Kimathi Mugwika v John Guantai Mugwika [2020] KEELC 3628 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3628
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3628 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment declaring family land and ordering a transferCoramHon. J. Irura (PM)
Holding
The court found that the suit land is not family land held in trust for the respondent and ordered a transfer of Parcel No. 1211 to the respondent.
Facts
The suit land (LR MITUNGUU/MITUNGUU/80) was inherited by the deceased father. The respondent claimed it was family land and held in trust for him, while the appellant claimed it was bequeathed to him.
Issues
- Whether the suit land is family land held in trust for the respondent
- Whether the respondent's claim is supported by evidence
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent's claim is not supported by evidence and that the suit land was bequeathed to the appellant.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Transfer of Parcel No. 1211 to the respondent
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Customary Trust
Cases cited (3)
- Isack Kieba M'inanga v Isaaya Theuri M'Lintari & another [2018] eKLR
- Kiarie v. Kinuthia
- Susan Mumbi Waititu –VS-Mukuru Ndata & 4 others (19 of 2007) eKLR
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