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PRIXITKUMAR MEGHJI SHAH & another v CHANDUBHAI JETHABHAI PATEL & 3 others [2009] KEHC 869 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 869 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
869
Citation
[2009] KEHC 869 (KLR)
Decided
29 October 2009
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment granting a discharge of a chargeCoramM.K. KOOME
Holding

The plaintiffs are entitled to a Discharge of the Charge registered as Number I.R. 3323/10 against Land Reference Number 209/2081, Nairobi. The defendants are directed to execute the instruments of Discharge of Charge over the property within 30 days.

Facts

The plaintiffs' deceased father borrowed money from the defendants in 1971. The father did not obtain title documents and discharge of charge, leading to the present suit. The plaintiffs claim the discharge of the charge and costs.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to a Discharge of the Charge registered as Number I.R. 3323/10 against Land Reference Number 209/2081, Nairobi
  2. Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to the costs of this suit

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiffs' father had paid the loan and the discharge of charge was not obtained due to the defendants' negligence. The court granted the plaintiffs' request for a discharge of the charge and costs.

Outcome

Judgment granted

Orders

  • The plaintiffs are entitled to a Discharge of the Charge registered as Number I.R. 3323/10 against Land Reference Number 209/2081, Nairobi.
  • The defendants are directed to execute the instruments of Discharge of Charge over the property within 30 days.
  • The plaintiffs will have the costs of this application.

Remedies

  • Discharge of the Charge registered as Number I.R. 3323/10 against Land Reference Number 209/2081, Nairobi
  • Costs of the application
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