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Samuel N. Mbiriga & 7 others v Bikhabai Muthubhai Patel & 4 others [2021] KEELC 4630 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 4630 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4630
Citation
[2021] KEELC 4630 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeLandlord-Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from the Chief Magistrate's Court judgmentCoramCherono, Denning
The appellants failed to prove their case and the trial court did not err in dismissing their case.

Facts

The appellants claimed to be tenants on a plot of land, but they did not provide evidence of a landlord. They also claimed not to be aware of a High Court order appointing the 4th respondent as the official receiver.

Issues

  • Whether the appellants proved their case before the trial court
  • Who was the landlord of the plot of land

Reasoning

The appellants did not provide evidence of a landlord and their evidence was not sufficient to support their claims. They were also not aware of the High Court order.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Selle & Ano. vs. Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd (1968) EA 123
  • Jennifer Nyambura Kamau v Humphrey Mbaka Nandi (2013) eKLR
  • D.T Dobie & Company (K) Ltd Vs Wanyonyi Wafula Chebukati (2014) eKLR
  • Miller Vs Minister of pensions (1947)
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