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Magdalene Wanjiku Ndungu v Jane Njoki Njuguna [2021] KEELC 3767 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 3767 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3767
Citation
[2021] KEELC 3767 (KLR)
Decided
8 April 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramL. GACHERU
Holding

The Appellant’s appeal is found not merited and the Judgment and Decree of the trial court is upheld with costs to the Respondent.

Facts

The Plaintiff (Respondent) claimed that the Defendant (Appellant) fraudulently registered the land in her name, while the Defendant denied the allegations and claimed to be a bonafide purchaser for value without notice.

Issues

  1. Ownership and title of Parcel Number Gatuanyanga/Ngoliba/Block 1/162
  2. Fraudulent registration of land title
  3. Impeachability of title based on fraud or misrepresentation

Reasoning

The Court found that the Defendant was a bonafide purchaser for value without notice and that the Plaintiff had not proven fraud or misrepresentation by the Defendant.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • [2015] eKLR
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