Abdulkhall Mohamed Abdulkhalik Mazurui & 2 others v Josiah Kafuta J. Mtila & another [2021] KECA 653 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 653
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 653 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land Court of KenyaCoramW. Ouko, D. K. Musinga, S. Gatebu Kairu
Holding
The Court held that the 1st respondent had established his claim to the land by adverse possession and was entitled to registration as the proprietor.
Facts
The 1st respondent claimed adverse possession of Parcel No. 3981/VI/MN, alleging continuous possession since 1970. The 1st and 2nd appellants contested the claim, arguing the 1st respondent was a trespasser and had been warned to vacate the land.
Issues
- Whether the 1st respondent established adverse possession on a preponderance of evidence.
- Whether the 1st and 2nd appellants were dispossessed of their title by the 1st respondent.
Reasoning
The Court found that the 1st respondent had occupied the land for over 18 years before the 1st and 2nd appellants were transferred the land in 1996. The 1st and 2nd appellants were dispossessed, and the 1st respondent's possession was adverse to their title.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.
Orders
- The 1st respondent was entitled to registration as the proprietor of the suit land.
- The 1st respondent was entitled to receive compensation for compulsory acquisition of the suit land by the State.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mweu vs. Kiu Ranching & Farming Co-operative Society Ltd. [1985] KLR 430
- Kimani Ruchine vs. Swift Rutherford & Co.Ltd (supra)
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