Sure v Awuor (Environment and Land Appeal E033 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 13558 (KLR) (5 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 13558
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 13558 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Homa Bay Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant and respondent had a sale agreement for a piece of land, but the appellant was not the legal representative of the estate that owned the land. The trial court partially allowed the respondent's suit and ordered the appellant to refund Kshs.75,000 with interest.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in her judgment of 28th April 2023.
- Whether the respondent suffered loss on account of misrepresentation by the appellant and the only remedy available was for a refund of the sum of Kshs. 75,000 with interest.
Reasoning
The respondent proved, on a balance of probabilities, that she paid the appellant a sum of Kshs. 75,000 as consideration for the sale of the suit land. The transaction was rendered void, and the respondent is entitled to recover that money as stated under Section 7 of the Land Control Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The instant appeal lodged by way of a memorandum of appeal dated May 31, 2023, is devoid of merit.
- The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Remedies
- Refund of Kshs.75,000 with interest
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Control Act, Chapter 302 Laws of Kenya
- Evidence Act, Chapter 80 Laws of Kenya
- Law of Succession Act, Chapter 160 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Kothari –vs- Quaresh (1967) EA 364
- Peters-vs-Sunday Post (1958) EA 424
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