Mary Wanjira Kariuki v Shaban Kalugo Kalume Kitsaumbi & 2 others [2014] KEHC 4455 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4455
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4455 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2014
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramS. Mukunya
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Mary Wanjira Kariuki, granting her the land and costs.
Facts
Mary Wanjira Kariuki sued Shaban Kalugo Kalume Kitsaumbi and Pastor James Mugalla for possession of a disputed plot of land. The plaintiff claimed to have bought the land from Shaban, who inherited it from his mother, Mwaka Kalume. Shaban testified that he was a temporary tenant and had given notices to the defendants to vacate the premises.
Issues
- Ownership of the disputed land
- Validity of the sale agreement
Reasoning
The court concludes that the plaintiff has proven her case on a balance of probabilities, and grants her the land and costs.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Granting the plaintiff the disputed land and costs
Remedies
- Granting possession of the land to the plaintiff
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