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James Mwangi Gerald v Antony Warui & 4 other [2021] KEELC 1847 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 1847 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1847
Citation
[2021] KEELC 1847 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramHon
Holding

The court set aside the orders made on 13 October 2011 and amended them to not affect the applicant's interest in the property known as KIINE/SAGANA/3110.

Facts

The plaintiff, James Mwangi Gerald, sought to review and set aside an order issued on 13 October 2011, and to cancel entry number 15 in the register of L.R KIINE/SAGANA/356. The plaintiff claimed he was a bona fide purchaser for value without notice of the land parcels.

Issues

  1. Review and set aside of the 13 October 2011 order
  2. Cancellation of Entry No. 15 in the register of L.R KIINE/SAGANA/356
  3. Affordance of opportunity to be heard

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff was a bona fide purchaser for value without notice and that the previous orders adversely affected his interest in the property.

Outcome

Appeal granted

Orders

  • Set aside the orders made on 13 October 2011
  • Amend the orders to not affect the applicant's interest in the property known as KIINE/SAGANA/3110
  • Reinstated property known as Land Reference Number KIINE/SAGANA/3110
  • Re-issued a new title to the applicants in the names of JOSEPH KARIUKI MUCHIRI and all the survey boundaries and beacons related to the said property

Remedies

  • Reinstatement of property known as Land Reference Number KIINE/SAGANA/3110
  • Re-issuance of a new title to the applicants
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