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ATHMAN JUMA MWAKUANDIKA v MARTHA WANGUI MURIITHI & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 3010 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3010 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3010
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3010 (KLR)
Decided
19 February 2007
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding

The court upheld the plaintiff's claims and ordered the defendants to cancel and revoke the title deed issued to them over title No. Kwale/Galu Kinondo/51. The court also ordered the Land Registrar Kwale to issue a new title document in respect of Kwale/Galu Kinondo/51 to the plaintiff.

Facts

The plaintiff, Athman Juma Mwakuandika, sued the defendants, Martha Wangui Muriithi and Elijah Waichanguru Muriithi, claiming for an order of declaration, cancellation of title deed, and issuance of a new title document.

Issues

  1. Title ownership of Kwale/Galu Kinondo/51
  2. Cancelling and revoking the title deed issued to the defendants

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff had rightful title to the land and that the defendants had no legal claim to it.

Outcome

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • Cancellation and revocation of the title deed issued to the defendants
  • Issuance of a new title document in respect of Kwale/Galu Kinondo/51 to the plaintiff

Remedies

  • Declaration of title ownership
  • Cancellation of title deed
  • Issuance of a new title document
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