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Ramadhan Mashua Mavumba v George Kamau [2021] KEELC 2964 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2964 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2964
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2964 (KLR)
Decided
2 June 2021
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a final orderCoramC.K. YANO
Holding

The plaintiff's suit is dismissed. Judgment is entered for the defendant in terms of Prayer (a) of the amended defence and counter-claim dated 10th March 2014. Costs of the suit together with interest therein are awarded to the defendant against the plaintiff.

Facts

The plaintiff claims to have purchased a plot of land from Rachel Tabu Kauli on July 3, 2010, while the defendant claims he was allocated the same plot by the Town Council of Kwale on February 22, 2005.

Issues

  1. Who is the rightful owner of the suit property?
  2. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the orders sought in his plaint.
  3. Whether the defendant is entitled to the orders sought in the counter-claim.
  4. Who is to bear the costs of the suit?

Reasoning

The court found that there was double allocation of the suit property, and the defendant's documents showing he was the first to be allocated the plot and paid for it are more credible.

Outcome

The plaintiff's suit is dismissed.

Orders

  • Judgment is entered for the defendant in terms of Prayer (a) of the amended defence and counter-claim dated 10th March 2014.
  • Costs of the suit together with interest therein are awarded to the defendant against the plaintiff.
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