M.A. Koinange v Joyce Ganchuku & 2 others [2015] KEHC 7149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7149
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2015
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramJ. M. MUTUNGI
Holding
The court finds the plaintiff's case proved on a balance of probabilities and declares her as the lawful owner of the property.
Facts
The plaintiff claims she was allocated plot 418 Jamhuri Phase II for residential purposes in 1992, but later learned the plot was transferred and the defendant Joyce Ganchuku received a title.
Issues
- Validity of the defendant's title
- Deprivation of property rights
- Damages for wrongful deprivation
Reasoning
The court found the defendant's title irregular and unprocedural, and the plaintiff's evidence was credible.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Declare plaintiff as lawful owner
- Cancel certificate of lease
- Issue title in plaintiff's name
- Order defendant to vacate property
- Award general damages
Remedies
- Nominal general damages
- Eviction order if defendant fails to vacate
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act 2012
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