Okapesi v Ekweny (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 186 of 2017) [2022] KEELC 3176 (KLR) (8 June 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3176
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramAA OMOLLO
There was a valid sale agreement between the parties, and the plaintiff should be registered as the owner of the suit land.
Facts
The plaintiff, Okapesi, claimed ownership of a land parcel measuring 50x100m, sold to him by the defendant, Ekweny, for KShs.175,000 in 2005. The defendant denied the sale and claimed a smaller plot of 25x100m was sold for KShs.160,000. The plaintiff paid KShs.15,000, while the defendant claimed KShs.160,000 was paid.
Issues
- Validity of the sale agreement
- Ownership of the land
- Payment of the purchase price
- Costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff paid the full purchase price on the day of signing the agreement, and the defendant admitted receiving KShs.15,000. The defendant's conduct suggested he was paid the agreed purchase price.
Outcome
The plaintiff's claim for ownership and other relief was upheld.
Orders
- The plaintiff is registered as the owner of the suit land
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Refund of KShs.15,000
Authorities cited
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