CATHERINE KAWIRA MURUNGI v MURUNGI KIRIGIA [2009] KEHC 3147 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3147
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3147 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2009
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, ordering the cancellation of the registrations and transferring the land parcels to the plaintiff's name.
Facts
The plaintiff, Catherine Kawira Murungi, claims that the defendant, Murungi Kirigia, wrongfully registered land parcels in his name, which she claims were rightfully hers. The defendant denied the claim and failed to attend court.
Issues
- Whether the defendant wrongfully registered land parcels in his name
- Whether the plaintiff can have the land parcels transferred to her
Reasoning
The court ruled that the defendant, as the deceased's brother, had no right to register the land in his name and that the plaintiff, as the deceased's only surviving child, has the right to the land.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Cancellation of registrations of IGOJI/KIANGUA/2036, IGOJI/KIANGUA/2037, and IGOJI/KIANGUA/2038 in the name of Murungi Kirigia
- Transfer of IGOJI/KIANGUA/2036, IGOJI/KIANGUA/2037, and IGOJI/KIANGUA/2038 to the name of Catherine Kawira Murungi
- Payment of plaintiff's costs
Remedies
- Transfer of land parcels to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession
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