Serah Njoki Munge (suing as the legal representative of the estate of Ashford Munge Mwangi (Deceased) & another v Kiungu & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 62 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 4766 (KLR) (7 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4766
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 4766 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 September 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJG KEMEI, Potter, VIA
Holding
The Plaintiffs' case is unmerited and dismissed. The 2nd Defendant's counterclaim is allowed, and the land is declared to be owned by the 2nd Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim that the deceased, Ashford Munge Mwangi, was the legal owner of a parcel of land known as Limuru Township/367. The land was subdivided and registered in the names of the 1st and 2nd Defendants, who then filed a counterclaim.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Fraudulent registration
- Eviction of the Defendants
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiffs failed to prove fraud and that the transactions were carried out by the deceased Ashford in his lifetime. The court also found that the 2nd Defendant has proved his case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiffs' case is unmerited and dismissed.
- The counterclaim is allowed in terms of prayers a, b and d.
- Costs shall be in favour of the 2nd Defendant payable by the Plaintiffs.
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Eviction of the Defendants
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