The Kanifing Magistrate Court has ruled in favor of Marabi Camara, ordering Ferreh Lulu Properties and its director, Lamin Ceesay, to refund D800,000. The case began in February 2026 when Camara's brother sought to buy land. He was introduced to Ferreh Lulu Properties through a friend, Famara Jammeh, who found the company on Facebook. Lamin Ceesay, the company's director, claimed to have land for sale in The Gambia and provided his telephone number for further communication.
According to Nuha Bojang, who represented the plaintiff, Marabi Camara's brother made payments to Ferreh Lulu Properties on four separate occasions, with receipts issued on January 21, May 18, June 18, and July 23, 2026. Despite repeated follow-ups, the defendant failed to provide the land and its documents. Eventually, the plaintiff demanded a refund, and the defendant drafted a cheque for D750,000. However, the cheque was not cashed due to issues with its validity.
The court admitted the four receipts and the cheque as evidence, with the total amount paid by the plaintiff being D800,000. Bojang testified that his brother incurred additional costs, including using their car to visit the land and follow up with the defendant. The plaintiff sought to recover the full amount of D800,000, including the initial D50,000 cost.
Magistrate Binta Sowe delivered the judgment, stating that the plaintiff had established his case on the preponderance of evidence. The defendant was duly served and summoned but failed to appear in court, leaving the evidence on record unchallenged. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ordering Ferreh Lulu Properties and its director to refund the full amount.
The judgment included a sum of D800,000, litigation costs of D4,000, and additional costs of D20,000. The ruling highlights growing concerns over land transactions in The Gambia, where many buyers allege they pay for land but are not provided with documentation or possession. This case serves as a precedent for similar land transaction disputes in the country.
The case was instituted by the plaintiff through a praecipe dated August 14, 2026, and filed on August 18, 2026. The court applied Section 7 (1) of the Subordinate Court Civil Proceedings Act 8:02 Revised Laws of The Gambia 2009 in making its decision. The plaintiff was represented by Nuha Bojang, who presented the case and evidence to the court.
The court's decision has significant implications for land buyers and sellers in The Gambia. KEY_POINT: The Kanifing Magistrate Court ordered Ferreh Lulu Properties and its director to refund D800,000 to a land buyer. KEY_POINT: The case highlights growing concerns over land transactions in The Gambia. KEY_POINT: The judgment sets a precedent for similar land transaction disputes in the country.
