Freshia Wambui Muiruri v Willie Kiritu Kigotho [2018] KECA 285 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 285
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 285 (KLR)
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramE. M. GITHINJI, F. SICHALE, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The court found in favor of the respondent on the issue of adverse possession.
Facts
The appellant claimed adverse possession of 3 hectares of land from the respondent's registered land. She claimed to have lived on the land for 39 years and that the respondent had been registered as the proprietor since 1991. The respondent opposed the summons.
Issues
- Whether the appellant is entitled to adverse possession of the land
- Whether the appellant is entitled to registration as the absolute proprietor under Section 38(1) and (2) of the Limitations of Actions Act
- Whether the respondent should transfer the land to the appellant
- Whether the Deputy Registrar should execute documents for the appellant's registration
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's claim of adverse possession was not supported by the evidence presented.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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