Martha Ongoche v Allan W. Njuguna Alias Mwireri & 4 others [2015] KEHC 690 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 690
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 690 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 December 2015
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TypeLand and EnvironmentPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at BungomaCoramS. Mukunya
Holding
The 1st defendant was found to be a bona fide purchaser for value without notice and the sale of the land is not vitiated. The plaintiff's claim against the 1st and 5th defendants is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Martha Ongoche, claimed that the 5th defendant, the Land Registrar, registered an illegal charge in the encumbrances section of the suit land in favor of Barclays Bank to secure Kshs 100,000. The plaintiff also challenged the upstamping of the charge and the sale of the land to the 1st defendant.
Issues
- Validity of the charge registration
- Validity of the upstamping of the charge
- Sale of the land
- Payment of loan
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st defendant was an innocent purchaser for value and the sale was not faulted. The plaintiff's claim for damages and an account was dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Plaintiff to vacate the suit land
- Case against 1st and 5th defendants dismissed with costs
Remedies
- Plaintiff to vacate the suit land
- Case against 1st and 5th defendants dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Registered Land Act
- Auctioneers Act
- Practicing Certificate Act
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