Susan Wambui Njenga v Justine Jelagat Benjamin & another [2014] KEHC 1328 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1328
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1328 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2014
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramAnzangalala, Kasango
Holding
The court finds that there was no sale and the consent to transfer the land for the second defendant is invalid. The plaintiff's claim for damages and mesne profits is dismissed. The counterclaim by the defendants is allowed.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendants entered into an agreement for the purchase of a piece of land, but the plaintiff claims she was unable to transfer the title into her name despite having all the completion documents. The defendants deny receiving the purchase price and claim fraud and forgery.
Issues
- Validity of the purchase agreement
- Ownership of the land
Reasoning
The court concludes that the purchase agreement was forged and the consent to transfer the land was not valid due to lack of witnesses and the second defendant's absence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiff's claim for damages and mesne profits is dismissed with costs.
- The counterclaim by the defendants is allowed with costs as prayed in the defence.
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