Murandi v Kamuzeri (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4833 of 2020) [2021] NAHCMD 467 (7 October 2021)

Murandi v Kamuzeri (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4833 of 2020) [2021] NAHCMD 467 (7 October 2021)

The plaintiff failed to prove fraud or misrepresentation. The agreement of sale dated 8 May 2015 between the plaintiff and defendant is valid. The defendant's version is more probable on a balance of probabilities, and she is entitled to registration of the property.

Citation
[2021] NAHCMD 467
Parties
Plaintiff: Piet Murandi; Defendant: Daphney Kamuzeri
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
7 October 2021
Case Number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4833 of 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
plaintiff's claim dismissed; defendant's counterclaim succeeds
Legal Topics
Eviction, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Sale of Property, Transfer of Property
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Property Law Eviction Fraud Misrepresentation Sale of Property Transfer of Property

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Parties

Piet Murandi

Plaintiff

Daphney Kamuzeri

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff was defrauded and/or misrepresented into selling his house
  2. 2 Whether the agreement of sale between plaintiff and defendant is valid
  3. 3 Whether the defendant is entitled to registration of the property

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to prove fraud or misrepresentation. The agreement of sale dated 8 May 2015 between the plaintiff and defendant is valid. The defendant's version is more probable on a balance of probabilities, and she is entitled to registration of the property.

Court Disposition

plaintiff's claim dismissed; defendant's counterclaim succeeds

Orders

  • Plaintiff’s claims for eviction and payment of a municipal bill are dismissed.
  • The property, Erf 750, A. Kavita Street, Epako, Gobabis, Republic of Namibia, shall be registered in the name of the Defendant.