Wambua & 2 others v Kavivya (Environment & Land Case 21 of 2020) [2024] KEELC 503 (KLR) (24 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 503
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 503 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramTW MURIGI, Tunoi
Holding
The Plaintiffs are not entitled to the orders sought.
Facts
The Plaintiffs are the children of the deceased Mutisya Kavivya. The Defendant is the registered proprietor of the suit property, L.R. No. Kathonzweni/Kwa Kavisi/454. The Plaintiffs claim the property belongs to the Estate of their late father and should be shared equally.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs are entitled to a declaration that the suit property belongs to the Estate of their late father and should be shared equally.
- Whether the Defendant's title to the suit property is fraudulent and should be impeached.
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs failed to prove that the suit property was part of the Estate of their late father and that the Defendant's title was fraudulently obtained. The Plaintiffs' allegations of fraud must be specifically pleaded and strictly proved.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs' claim dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Land Registration Act, 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Vijay Morjaria vs Nansing Madhusingh Darbar & Others [2000] eKLR
- Kinyanjui Kamau Vs George Kamau [2015] eKLR
- Ndolo Vs Ndolo [2008]1 KLR (G & F) 742
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