Richard Mugaa v Cyrus Muthui Mwaura [2021] KEELC 4163 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4163
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4163 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief MagistrateCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding
The appellant was given an opportunity to tender his defence using his draft defence as the pleading, but he failed to adduce evidence.
Facts
The appellant and respondent entered into a sale agreement for land titled LR. ITHIMA/NTUNENE/2697. The respondent paid a deposit of Kshs. 50,000, but the appellant refused to transfer the land or refund the balance.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was denied an opportunity to be heard and to tender evidence
- Whether there was breach of contract
- Whether the Trial Magistrate misconstrued the provisions of the Land Control Act, Cap 302 and the regulations made thereunder
- Whether the award of general damages for breach of contract of Kshs. 2,000,000 was deserving
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was given an opportunity to be heard, but he failed to adduce evidence. The court relied on cases where defendants were given an opportunity to be heard but failed to adduce evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment of the trial court
Authorities cited
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