JRW (suing through VWW) v MWW & 2 others [2021] KEELC 4627 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4627
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4627 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2021
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramJUDGES:
Holding
The Court finds that the Plaintiff was not adjudged mentally ill so as to appoint a guardian ad litem, and thus does not possess jurisdiction to invalidate the guardianship.
Facts
The Plaintiff, JRW, is alleged to have transferred a property to the 1st Defendant, MWW, while he was mentally incapacitated. The 1st Defendant claims she received the property as a gift from JRW, and the 2nd and 3rd Defendants purchased the property from her.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff was mentally incapacitated at the time of the transfer
- Whether the Plaintiff has proved fraud and misrepresentation
- Whether the 2nd and 3rd Defendants are bonafide purchasers
- Who meets the cost of the suit
Reasoning
The Court notes that the Plaintiff was not adjudged mentally ill and that the guardianship was appointed based on the Plaintiff's mental health condition. The Court leaves the challenge to the guardianship to the High Court.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
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