Paul v Kokelo (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Joram Okello Ngar) (Environment and Land Appeal E068 of 2021) [2024] KEELC 3634 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3634
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 3634 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 May 2024
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TypeLand and EnvironmentPostureAppeal from a first-instance judgmentCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The appeal has merit, and the part of the judgment dismissing the appellant's claim for refund is set aside.
Facts
The respondent claimed that a land parcel belonged to Joram Okello Ngar, who had died. The appellant, Kennedy Onyango Paul, was the 3rd Defendant in the suit and the Respondent was the Plaintiff. The appellant denied the claim and sought to have the suit dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law in making findings and ultimately dismissing a claim for refund of the purchase price which claim was not before court
Reasoning
The court found that the issue of refund of the purchase price was not mentioned in the pleadings and was not before the trial court, leading to an error in dismissing the claim.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the part of the judgment dismissing the appellant's claim for refund is set aside.
Orders
- The part of the judgment dismissing the appellant's claim for refund is set aside.
Remedies
- The appellant is allowed to claim for refund of the purchase price from the 1st Defendant.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle & another vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd & Another (1968) IEA 123
- Georey Kamau Ndishus & Another vs Peter Muchiri Murungi eKLR
- Galaxy Paints Co. Ltd vs Falcon Guards Ltd (2000) EA 385
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