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The 1st respondent proved ownership of the suit land by credible evidence, and the 2nd respondent had no valid title to pass to the appellant. The trial tribunal was justified in its decision, and the appeal lacked merit. However, the appellant is entitled to improvements made on the land.
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The evidence established that the suit plot was registered in the appellant's name and not listed as part of the deceased's estate. The Tribunal erred in holding otherwise. Registration confers indefeasible title, and the respondents failed to prove the plot was part of the estate. The appeal is allowed and the Tribunal's decision is set aside.
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The Court of Appeal held that the appellant’s registered title to two plots prevailed, reversed the High Court, and declared him the lawful owner.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove a valid purchase of registered land and that spousal consent and statutory approval were required.
The respondent's certificate of title is conclusive evidence of ownership, and the appellant failed to rebut this presumption with credible evidence of prior possession or interest. The trial court's award of general damages was set aside due to lack of factual basis and assessment.
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Appellant failed to prove registered ownership of the suit land by not tendering certificate of occupancy or title, and did not call material witnesses from the Commissioner for Lands or Registrar of Titles; therefore, cannot be declared owner.
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The High Court dismissed a land ownership claim, holding that the defendants had a better title to Plot No. 2007, Kawe Beach, and awarded them costs.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the registered title remained in the deceased’s name and that no valid transfer was proved.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that unstamped sale agreements could not prove title and the respondent’s claim was not time-barred.
The High Court granted leave to appeal, holding that the affidavit was not fatally defective and that the proposed grounds raised arguable issues of law and fact.
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