Salim Juma Ali & another v Joyce Ningala Mwamutsi (as Administrator of the Estate of David Mwamutsi Murira) [2018] KECA 627 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 627
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 627 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from an interlocutory rulingCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M.K. KOOME
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The dispute is over the ownership of title number Mbwaka/Maereni/311 (suit land) between the families of David Mwamutsi Murira (deceased) and Juma Ali Birwa. The parties claim their fathers purchased the land from the original owner Katana Chiringa.
Issues
- Ownership of the suit land
- Interlocutory eviction orders
- Adverse possession claims
- Res judicata
Reasoning
The court found a prima facie case for the respondent's father's ownership of the suit land and that the Judge's orders were not erroneous.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Eviction orders to be stayed for 45 days
- Supervision of eviction by OCS Kizurini police station
Remedies
- Costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Breweries Ltd vs Washington Okeyo (2002) EA 109
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