Paul Muthuita v Wanoe [1982] KECA 15 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [1982] KECA 15 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 1982
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramC.B Madan, K.D Potter, A.R.W Hancox
Holding
The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant held the land in trust for himself and that the respondents had not held adverse possession for twelve years.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Muthuita, became the registered proprietor of a parcel of land known as Inoi/Ndimi Parcel Number 14. The respondents, his mother and two younger brothers, filed a suit against him in the Resident Magistrate's Court, claiming that the land was held in trust for them.
Issues
- Whether the appellant held the land in trust for himself, his mother, and his two brothers.
- Whether the respondents had adverse possession of the land for twelve years or more.
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant was the registered proprietor and thus had the right to resume possession. The respondents' possession was not adverse to the legal owner's interest.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registered Land Act (Cap 300)
Cases cited (1)
- Underhill's Law of Trusts & Trustees 13th Edition at p 361
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