Joseph Njagi Kanake v Ben Duke Omwenga & another [2014] KEHC 1288 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1288
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling and Orders of the Honorable Chief Magistrate Mrs. Maureen Odero, dated 23rd July, 2007 in Milimani Civil Case No. 7038 of 2006CoramR.E Ougo
Holding
The Court dismissed the appeal, finding that the Respondents' repudiation of the sale agreement was valid and that the property is no longer available for transfer. The Court did not err in its findings and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The Appellant filed a suit against the Respondents alleging breach of a sale agreement for the sale of Nairobi Block 112/63. The Respondents denied the claim and claimed that the Appellant had not paid the purchase price and had delayed in making the payment.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents' repudiation of the sale agreement was valid
- Whether the property is still available for transfer
Reasoning
The Court found that the Appellant had not paid the purchase price and that the Respondents had placed a caution on the property. The Court dismissed the appeal as the issues needed to be established at a full hearing.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party shall bear its costs
- The lower Court file shall be forthwith returned to the Chief Magistrates Court for the hearing and determination
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