Jeremiah Wanyiri Wambugu v Geofrey Wiagwa Wanjoya [2016] KEHC 4944 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4944
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4944 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2016
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a judgment of a resident magistrateCoramJANET MULWA
Holding
The court finds the respondent's case proved on a balance of probability and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant and respondent agreed to a sale transaction of a plot in August 1999, with the respondent paying Kshs.100,000 and the balance in installments. The sale agreement was not executed.
Issues
- whether the respondent's payment was sufficient to establish a contract
- whether the trial court erred in finding the respondent's case proved on a balance of probabilities
- whether the trial court erred in failing to consider the appellant's submissions
Reasoning
The court agrees with the respondent's evidence and finds the respondent proved his case on a balance of probability, despite the appellant's argument that the payment was insufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with no orders
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle -vs- Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd & Others (1968) EA= 123
- Ignatious Makau Mutisya -vs- Reuben Musyoki Muli (2015)e KLR
- Tadis Travel & Tours Ltd -vs- Astral Aviation Limited
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