Nyaga Njai v Antony Munene Nyaga & 6 others [2020] KEELC 812 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 812
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land CourtCorampresiding judge
Holding
The court found that the evidence did not meet the threshold for proof of a trust relationship and ruled that there was no trust envisaged by the defendants in favor of the plaintiff.
Facts
The plaintiff, Nyaga Njai, filed a suit against his sons and daughters, claiming they had not contributed to the acquisition of the disputed land, which is registered in his name. The defendants claimed the land was a family or ancestral property held in trust.
Issues
- Whether the existence of a customary trust has been established in favor of the defendants over the suit properties?
- Whether the plaintiff has established the principles of injunction against the defendants?
Reasoning
The court held that the suit properties were not family or ancestral land and that the defendants failed to provide credible evidence of their contribution to the acquisition of the land.
Outcome
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for a permanent injunction and costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (6)
- MUMO VS MAKAU (2002) 1 E.A. 170
- Salesio M’ Itonga Vs M” Ithara & 3 others (2015) e K.L.R
- Wambugu Vs Kimani (supra)
- SUSAN MUMBI WAITITU VS MUKURU NDATA & 4 OTHERS (19 of 2007) e K.L.R
- Edward Kipkosgei Chemurbii & Another Vs Charles K. Kosgei & Another (2014) e K.L.R
- Marigi Vs Muriuki & 2 others (2008) 1 K.L.R. 1073
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