Jacob O. Odhoch v Tom Ondiek & 2 others [2021] KEELC 3303 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3303
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3303 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramANTONY OMBWAYO
Holding
The plaintiff's claim is dismissed, and the land registrar is ordered to rectify the register by cancelling the plaintiff's title and restoring it to the deceased Gilbert Apiyo Abuto.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have bought a parcel of land from Gilbert Apiyo Abuto in 1993, which he later transferred to him. The defendants claim the land is their family property and that the plaintiff's claim is fraudulent.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Validity of the land transfer
Reasoning
The court found the land transfer document not valid due to lack of execution by the deceased and absence of a sale agreement. The plaintiff's claim is dismissed as there was no valid contract.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Rectification of the land register to restore title to the deceased Gilbert Apiyo Abuto
Remedies
- Rectification of the land register
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Registration Act
- Contract Act
- Registration of Titles Act
Cases cited (1)
- Torrens System of registration
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