Thomas Nyaga Njuki v Alexander Ireri Karimi [2020] KEHC 9017 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9017
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9017 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Embu Chief MagistrateCoramF. Mucemi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the trial court's decision on costs is upheld.
Facts
The appellant filed a suit against the respondent seeking orders for injunction, specific performance, damages, and costs. The trial court dismissed the suit, finding the agreement for sale of the land between the parties was not enforceable due to lack of consent from the Land Control Board.
Issues
- Enforceability of the land sale agreement
- Refund of the purchase price
- Applicability of costs
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was entitled to a refund of Kshs. 11,000/= as the respondent failed to prove the full amount paid. The court also upheld the trial court's decision on costs.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs awarded to the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (4)
- Samuel Kirubi Njuki v Margaret Wangari Macharia
- Koyumkei Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited & 17 Others v Rael Chepng'etich Koch
- Isaac Ngatia Kihagi v Paul Kiaga Githui
- Republic v Rosemary Wairimu Munene
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