BAKARI MHANDO SWANGA V. MZEE MOHAMED BAKARI SHELUKINDO AND OTHERS, COURT OF APPEAL (2020)

Sh 15,000.00

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Sale of land – witness not called to testify – he who alleges – sale of land not approved by village council.

  • Proof of a sale agreement – witnesses to the agreement were not called to testify – it was held that the sale agreement was not proved (p. 7).
  • He who alleges must prove (p. 7).
  • An agreement for sale of land was found to be invalid because it was not approved by the village council (p. 8).
  • Purchaser of land ought to have consulted the village council before embarking on the transaction (p. 9).
  • Due diligence before purchase of land (p. 9).