ROSEMARY WANJIKU MURIITHI v GEORGE MAINA NDINWA [2010] KEHC 2802 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2802
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2802 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2010
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Magistrate's CourtCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
The court dismissed the Appellant's appeal and found that the land parcel No. 1939 belongs to the Respondent, George Maina Ndinwa, and the Appellant trespassed on the land.
Facts
The Appellant, Rosemary Wanjiku Muriithi, was sued by the Respondent, George Maina Ndinwa, for trespassing on land parcel No. INOI/NDIMI/1939. The Appellant claimed she bought the land from her brother, Edward Mwai Ndinwa, and that the survey map was altered to make her appear as the registered owner.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court to determine the fraud claim
- Ownership of land parcel No. 1939
Reasoning
The court found that the mutation form was not altered and there was no fraud. The Appellant's claim of trespass was dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appellant's appeal is dismissed
- The Appellant is ordered to pay costs in both the lower court and this court
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