Ann Muthoni Pentet v Patrick Campbell Munyuira [2000] KEHC 393 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 393
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 393 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 December 2000
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TypeSpecific PerformancePostureAppeal from a judgment granting specific performanceCoramPHILIP J. RANSLEY
Holding
The sale of the suit premises be specifically performed.
Facts
The Plaintiff brought an action for specific performance of an agreement for sale of land dated 2.8.1994. The Defendant claimed the agreement was rescinded and returned the deposit, but the Plaintiff insisted on specific performance.
Issues
- Did the Defendant have a right to rescind the Agreement for sale?
- Was the Plaintiff wrong in refusing to accept back her deposit?
Reasoning
The Plaintiff proved her claim and the Defendant had no defense. The conditions for completion of the matter lay with the Defendant, who failed to honor them.
Outcome
Specific performance granted
Orders
- Defendant to produce title deed within 30 days
- Defendant to execute transfer in favor of Plaintiff
- Defendant to provide necessary consents to sale within 30 days
- Defendant to give vacant possession of the suit premises against deposit of the balance of the purchase price
Remedies
- Specific performance of the sale agreement
- Defendant to produce title deed and execute transfer
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