Barrack Odhiambo Odero (Suing on behalf of the Estate of Isaya Odero Obongo) v Ezekiah Kinyangi Busaka [2020] KEELC 737 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 737
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 737 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court found that the defendant did not fraudulently acquire title to the suit property and that the plaintiff is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
Facts
The plaintiff, Barrack Odhiambo Odero, sues the defendant, Ezekiah Kinyangi Busaka, for nullification of the title deed of the suit property, claiming the defendant fraudulently acquired the title. The plaintiff alleges the deceased sold three acres to the defendant, not the whole suit property.
Issues
- Did the defendant fraudulently acquire title to the suit property?
- Is the plaintiff entitled to the reliefs sought in the plaint in instant suit?
Reasoning
The court determined that the plaintiff's allegations of fraud were not supported by evidence and that the defendant had a valid title deed to the suit property.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The suit property remains with the defendant
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Great Lakes Transport Company(U) Ltd vs Kenya Revenue Authority (2009)KLR 720
- Munyu Maina vs Hiram Gathiha Maina(2013)eKLR
- Law of Succession Act Chapter 160 of the Laws of Kenya
- Law of Contract Act Chapter 23 Revised Edition 2012(2002)
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