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KARIUKI NJUGUNA & 17 OTHERS V NGATHO KAIRU & 2 OTHERS [2005] KEHC 617 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 617 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
617
Citation
[2005] KEHC 617 (KLR)
Decided
27 July 2005
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ.L.A. OSIEMO
Holding

The court held that the plaintiffs and defendants should be allowed to subdivide the land according to their agreement

Facts

The plaintiffs and defendants acquired shares in a land parcel in Kamiti. They have been residing on the land since 1973 and have constructed houses there. Some members have sold their portions to third parties.

Issues

  1. Mode of subdivision and sharing of the suit land
  2. Ownership disputes

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiffs and defendants had agreed on the mode of subdivision and sharing, and that the land should be divided accordingly.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • The land should be subdivided according to the plaintiffs' and defendants' agreement
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