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Roseline Akinyi Omondi & another v Isaac Otieno Obure & 2 others [2021] KEELC 1662 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 1662 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1662
Citation
[2021] KEELC 1662 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a ruling and order of Senior Resident Magistrate SiayaCoramANTONY OMBWAYO
Holding

The appeal is allowed, the judgment and decree are set aside, and the 1st Respondent is condemned to pay costs.

Facts

The deceased was registered as the absolute proprietor of the land, but it was later registered in the name of the 1st Respondent. The appellants claim the property should be declared the deceased's and seek a declaration and orders to reconstruct the register.

Issues

  1. Validity of the registration of the property in the name of the 1st Respondent
  2. Fraudulent transfer of the property

Reasoning

The court finds that transferring property registered in the names of a deceased person to another person without a proper succession cause and transmission is evidence of a fraud. The evidence on record was sufficient to find otherwise.

Outcome

Appeal successful

Orders

  • Judgment and decree set aside
  • 1st Respondent pays costs

Remedies

  • Declaration that the deceased is the registered absolute proprietor of the land
  • Orders to reconstruct the register
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