Wamai & 2 others v Kamau (Environment & Land Case 176 of 2014) [2024] KEELC 4528 (KLR) (7 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4528
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial
The Plaintiffs' suit is hereby dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim to be trustees of the estate of George Wamai Hinga and that the suit property (LR No 12312, Nanyuki) is part of the estate. The Defendant claims to have purchased the property from Davidson Mwangi Kagiri in 1986.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs are the trustees of the estate of George Wamai Hinga
- Whether the Plaintiffs have made out a case to warrant the eviction of the Defendant from the suit property
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs failed to provide documentary evidence of ownership of the suit property. The Defendant's claim was supported by a purchase agreement and receipts.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiffs' suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
Authorities cited
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