Edwin Wafula Barasa v Morris Masai Onzee [2017] KEHC 6624 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6624
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6624 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 March 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramS.N. MUKUNYA
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, ordering him to transfer land parcel W. Bukusu/S. Mateka/2530 to the plaintiff within 30 days, with the defendant paying costs if he fails to comply.
Facts
The plaintiff claims that the defendant is the registered owner of W. Bukusu/S. Mateka/2530, which he alleges was wrongly registered. The plaintiff states that the land was originally owned by his grandfather and was subdivided by his uncle. The defendant admitted to being wrongfully registered and agreed to transfer the land to the plaintiff.
Issues
- Ownership of land parcel W. Bukusu/S. Mateka/2530
- Validity of the defendant's registration
Reasoning
The court is convinced on the balance of probabilities that the plaintiff has proved his case regarding the ownership of the land.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Transfer of land parcel W. Bukusu/S. Mateka/2530 to the plaintiff within 30 days
Remedies
- Injunction to restrain the defendant from selling, alienating, cultivating, or impairing the plaintiff's use of the land
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