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Fredrick Korir v Soin United Women Group (Sued through Eunice Towett, Jane Mwolomet, Lucio Chebocho [2018] KEHC 4255 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 4255 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4255
Citation
[2018] KEHC 4255 (KLR)
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMaraga, Nambuye, The Learned Nyamweya
Holding

There was a valid sale agreement between the parties, and the Plaintiff paid the consideration. The Defendants breached the agreement by failing to complete the sale.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Fredrick Korir, bought land from Soin United Women Group on 16th April 2009 for Kshs. 2,700,000. The Plaintiff claims breach of contract and seeks specific performance and mesne profits.

Issues

  1. Whether there was a valid Agreement for sale of land.
  2. Whether the Defendant breached the Sale Agreement.
  3. What remedies are available to the Plaintiff.
  4. Who should bear the costs.

Reasoning

The agreement was signed by all parties and attested by a witness. The Plaintiff paid Kshs. 2.4 million, and the balance was to be paid after transfer. The Defendants failed to complete the sale, leading to breach of contract.

Outcome

The Plaintiff's claim for specific performance and mesne profits is granted.

Orders

  • An order of specific performance
  • An order directing the Defendant to obtain the relevant consents required to transfer the subject parcel of land and to execute all the relevant transfer documents and hand them over to the Plaintiff for purposes of registration
  • The Defendants be compelled to receive the balance of the purchase price
  • An order directing the Deputy Registrar of this Honourable Court to sign all the relevant forms and applications to be signed for purposes of obtaining the relevant consents required to transfer the subject parcel of land and also sign all the relevant transfer forms to effect the transfer
  • Costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Specific performance
  • Mesne profits

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Contract Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Reliable Electrical Engineers (K) Ltd v Mantrac Kenya Limited [2006] eKLR
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