C.J.K v S.O.O [2012] KEHC 2504 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2504
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2504 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2012
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TypeProperty Rights DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The Plaintiff is entitled to the suit property MN/1/10827 at Mombasa in its entirety and the Defendant's share in the property is held upon trust for the Plaintiff.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed an Originating Summons seeking a determination of her property rights in a Mombasa property acquired and developed during her marriage with the Defendant. The parties had a joint plot of land registered in their names, but the Defendant did not contribute financially.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the suit property MN/1/10827 at Mombasa in its entirety
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim to the other properties (Muhoroni and Asembo) should be abandoned
Reasoning
The Plaintiff contributed to the acquisition and development of the suit property at 100%, while the Defendant did not make any financial contribution. The presumption of joint tenancy was rebutted by the Plaintiff's evidence.
Outcome
In favor of the Plaintiff
Orders
- A declaration that the Defendant's share in Plot No. MN[...] is held upon trust for the Plaintiff
- An order for the Defendant to execute all necessary documents to transfer the Defendant's interest in the suit property MN/1/10827 to the Plaintiff within 14 days
- The Defendant to pay the Plaintiff the costs of the Originating Summons
Remedies
- Transfer of the Defendant's share in the suit property MN/1/10827 to the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Married Women Property Act 1882
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