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Godfrey Shimonya Peter & 3 others v Mary Anyango Ameka & another [2018] KECA 356 (KLR)

[2018] KECA 356 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
356
Citation
[2018] KECA 356 (KLR)
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya, KakamegaCoramW. KARANJA, F. AZANGALALA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, I. MBOGHOLI-MSAGHA
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Facts

Frank Ameka purchased land in 1973 from Omumia Ingabi, but his brother Andrea Salamu occupied the land and built structures on it. Frank Ameka filed a suit in 1988 seeking eviction and mesne profits.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit property
  2. Adverse possession claim

Reasoning

The court found the adverse possession claim unsupported by evidence and dismissed the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondents
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