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C.O. OKERE v ESTHER NDUTA KIIYUKIA & 2 others [2007] KEHC 3402 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3402 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3402
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3402 (KLR)
Decided
4 May 2007
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TypeCivil SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks permanent injunction and other relief against DefendantsCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding

Plaintiff's suit fails and is dismissed with costs

Facts

Plaintiff was an allottee of plot No. 281, which was later transferred to 2nd Defendant, who then transferred it to 1st Defendant. Plaintiff claims the land was unlawfully registered in 2nd Defendant's name.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit property
  2. Validity of the transfers

Reasoning

Plaintiff's evidence does not show any fraud or collusion, and the title documents do not show any interest claimed by the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff's inchoate interest cannot defeat the registered proprietorship of 1st and 2nd Defendants.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Wreck Motor Enterprises v Commissioner of Land and Others Nairobi C.A. No. 71 of 1997
  • Lilian Waithera Gachuhi vs. David Shikuku Mzee H.C.C.S No.10/03
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