A man has won a Court fight against a landowner over his refusal to transfer ownership.
Paul Kobia, from Laare-Igembe, said he was devastated and felt as though he had been “robbed” when Mr. Barasa took him to court for purchasing his land from auctioneers.
He brought legal action against Paul at the Court and, on April 30, a judge ruled in Paul’s favour.
Following his victory after a year battle with Mr. Barasa over the plot of land, Mr Paul said he was delighted to have won his case – which means he will finally own the land, plus incurred losses after sues Mr. Barasa.
“I was driving through Laare last year when I noticed a sign for a land auction. I approached the owners and inquired as to the truth. I went ahead and bought it from the auctioneers, only to have the real owners take me to court.
“The court has been in session since June 2020 and has cost me a lot of money. The court has finally granted me justice, and I am grateful to Mr Aron Gitonga, my lawyer, for winning the case.
“I’m taking Mr. Barasa to court to seek restitution for the losses I’ve suffered. I spent Ksh 800,00 on the case and I strongly advise land buyers to exercise extreme caution and conduct a thorough land search before making a purchase. Mr. Barasa is in possession of a forged title deed, which he was attempting to present in court.”
A friend of Paul said: “Mr. Barasa had no right to sue Mr. Paul because he did not purchase the land from him. He purchased the land from Auctioneers. People should understand that taking shortcuts in life is unnecessary because the truth will eventually catch up with them.”
Paul’s brother said: “When my brother came to the land, Mr. Barasa would chase him away. He has caused my brother harm, and I am relieved that justice was served. Mr. Barasa is not a good man because he attempted to extend the land boundary into adjacent lands.”
