African Cotton Industries Limited v Rural Development Services Limited [2021] KEELC 4389 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4389
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4389 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ. G. KEMEI
Holding
The agreement for sale remains valid and enforceable, and the Plaintiff is entitled to specific performance and other remedies.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendant alleging breach of an agreement of sale for the purchase of land. The Plaintiff claimed the agreement remained valid and enforceable, and sought specific performance and other remedies.
Issues
- Whether the agreement for sale is valid?
- Whether the agreement of sale was breached?
- What remedies should be granted in the circumstances?
- Who meets the costs of the suit?
Reasoning
The court found the agreement valid and enforceable, and granted the Plaintiff specific performance and other remedies.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's appeal was upheld.
Orders
- An order of specific performance compelling the Defendant to complete the sale and transfer the land to the Plaintiff.
- An order directing the Deputy Registrar to execute and deliver documents to the Plaintiff if the Defendant fails to do so within 14 days.
- An order compelling the Defendant to apply for Land Control Board consent within 14 days or the Registrar to do so on behalf of the Defendant.
- An order directing the Deputy Registrar to execute and deliver documents to the Plaintiff if the Defendant fails to do so within 30 days.
Remedies
- Specific Performance
- Costs of the suit for one Counsel on the higher scale to the Plaintiff
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