Gichuhi & another v Kilundo (Environment and Land Appeal E005 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 1272 (KLR) (6 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1272
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1272 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramNYUKURI
Holding
The appeal was properly filed out of time with leave of court.
Facts
The appellants (defendants) entered into a sale agreement with the respondent (plaintiff) for the sale of the suit property. The appellants later refused to complete the transaction, leading the respondent to file a plaint.
Issues
- Whether the appeal was filed out of time without leave of court.
- Whether the agreement dated 7th November 2019 was vitiated by duress.
- Whether the relief of specific performance was available for the respondent.
Reasoning
The court found that the appeal was filed within the 30-day period, with leave granted by the court on January 30, 2023, and the appeal was filed on February 6, 2023, which was within the 7-day period granted.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Kiruga v. Kiruga & Another
- Kenya Ports Authority v. Kuston (Kenya) Limited
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