Ondieki v Ndusi (Environment and Land Appeal E024 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 12778 (KLR) (4 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 12778
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 12778 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramDO OHUNGO
Holding
The court dismisses the appeal and orders that each party bear their own costs.
Facts
The appellant, Hebisiba Moraa Ondieki, alleged that her late husband, Manoah Kisame Aradi, registered the suit property in the name of the respondent, Elphas Abasi Ndusi, to hold it in trust for her and her two sons. The appellant sought an order directing the respondent to transfer the property to her and her sons.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had locus standi to institute and prosecute the suit
- Whether trust was established
- Whether the reliefs sought by the appellant ought to issue
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not establish trust and that the respondent's title was valid. The court also noted the close family relationship between the parties.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Dorcas Indombi Wasike v Benson Wamalwa Khisa & another [2010] eKLR
- Mbothu & 8 others vs Waitimu & 11 others [1986] KLR 171
- Republic v Nairobi City Council & 3 others Exparte Christine Wangari Gachege Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Rahab Wanjiru Evans [2014] eKLR
- Hassan Iddi Malambu suing as the administrator of the estate of Amina Naanyu Malambu v Bestel Agencies Company Ltd & another [2015] eKLR
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