Francis Nganga Munida v Equity Building Society [2000] KEHC 446 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 446
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 446 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for orders to stop transfer and sale of propertyCoramKasanga Mulwa
Holding
The sale by auction is declared null and void
Facts
The plaintiff, Francis Nganga Munida, applied to stop the transfer and sale of a property due to the absence of a statutory notice and the auctioneer not issuing a proclamation notice. The defendant, Equity Building Society, opposed the application, stating that a statutory notice was sent and the plaintiff had received it.
Issues
- Whether the statutory notice was properly served
- Whether the sale by auction was valid
Reasoning
The statutory notice was not properly served as required by the Registered Land Act. The defendant failed to provide evidence of registration and posting of the notice.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- The transfer of the property be stopped
- The sale of the property be declared null and void
Remedies
- The applicant shall have the cost of his application
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registered Land Act (Cap.300 Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Civil Appeal No. 148 of 1995 Nyangilo Ochieng & Another AND Fanuel B. Ochieng and Another
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