Odunga (Suing as the administratrix of the Estate of Joshua Otieno alias Josiah Odunga Omondi) v Barasa & 9 others (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 3801 (KLR) (29 June 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3801
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3801 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2022
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramAA OMOLLO
Holding
The Court holds that the appellant is entitled to ownership of the suit property as the oral contract of sale from 1964 is valid and the appellant has proven actual and constructive possession since 1964.
Facts
The appellant claims ownership of 6.0 acres of land (the suit property) based on an oral contract of sale from 1964, which was not in writing. The respondents admit the appellant and her late husband were in possession of the land since 1964.
Issues
- Whether the appellant is entitled to ownership of the suit property based on the oral contract of sale from 1964
- Whether the Law of Contract Act applies to the oral contract
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence and the decision in Peter Mbiri Michuki v Samuel Mugo Michuki (2014) eKLR, which supports the appellant's claim of possession and part performance of the contract.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Contract Act
Cases cited (1)
- Peter Mbiri Michuki v Samuel Mugo Michuki (2014) eKLR
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