AMON MUTHAMIA MBUI IGWETA V STEVE KIONI KINYA [2008] KEHC 2591 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2591
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2591 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 April 2008
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TypeLand and Environmental LawPostureEx parte hearing, plaintiff's claim for property reversionCoramM.A. ANG’AWA
Holding
The court held that the plaintiff has proved his property was transferred illegally by fraud to the defendant and ordered the property to revert to the plaintiff.
Facts
The plaintiff, Amos Muthamia Mbui Igweta, discovered that his land LR Kiambu Municipality Block 111/163 had been illegally transferred to the defendant, Steve Kioni Kinya, through fraud. The plaintiff filed a civil suit to have the property revert back to him.
Issues
- Proof of fraud in land transfer
- Restoration of property to the plaintiff
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff had proven fraud in the land transfer and ordered the registry records to be rectified and the transfer cancelled.
Outcome
Property reverts to the plaintiff
Orders
- Order property to revert to the plaintiff
- Cancellation of all entries on or after October 2001
Remedies
- Restoration of property to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 34 Evidence Act Cap 80
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