Stephen Gitau Njoroge v George Ngure Kariuki [2022] KEELC 1689 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1689
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1689 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment granting partial relief and declining specific performanceCoramHon. A G Kibiru Chief Magistrate
The appeal is allowed, and the orders issued by the trial court are set aside. The court directs the Respondent to refund the purchase price with interest and grants the Appellant an order for specific performance.
Facts
The Appellant sought specific performance of a sale agreement for a plot of land (L.R. No. 12715/2707) from the Respondent, but the trial court granted only a refund of the purchase price with interest and declined specific performance.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant is entitled to orders of specific performance.
- Whether the evidence of the parties was considered before the entry of judgment in this matter.
- Whether the Appeal is merited.
- Who should bear the costs of the Appeal.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence showed the purchase of the three plots was not fully concluded, and the Appellant did not fully pay the purchase price.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The orders issued by the trial court are set aside.
- The Respondent is directed to refund the purchase price with interest.
- The Appellant is granted an order for specific performance.
Remedies
- Refund of the purchase price with interest.
- Specific performance of the sale agreement.
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