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Sammy Nzioka Mulwa v Jackson Matata Mulwa & 2 others [2020] KEELC 3735 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3735 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3735
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3735 (KLR)
Decided
31 January 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureSummary JudgmentCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding

The Plaintiff did not prove his case on a balance of probabilities and the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff claims to have purchased 2/3 of the suit property from his brothers, the Defendants, but the Defendants deny this. The Plaintiff produced two agreements, but the court found them invalid due to lack of signatures and compliance with contract law.

Issues

  1. Ownership of 2/3 of the suit property
  2. Validity of the agreements

Reasoning

The court found the agreements invalid due to lack of signatures and non-compliance with contract law. The Plaintiff could not prove his ownership claim.

Outcome

Dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Contract Act
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