Mbaruk v Gaddim & another (Civil Appeal E122 of 2022) [2025] KECA 1023 (KLR) (5 June 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1023
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1023 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 June 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the decision of the Environment and Land CourtCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, AK MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA
Holding
The Appellant's claim of adverse possession is not made out, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The Appellant claimed to have occupied the suit property from 1993, building a house and planting coconut trees. He alleged eviction threats in 2017, while the Respondents claimed he was a caretaker or a licensee.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant has acquired title to the suit property by adverse possession.
- Whether the Respondents' title to the suit property has been extinguished.
- Whether the Appellant is entitled to be registered as the owner of the suit property.
- Whether the Respondents are barred from claiming any eviction.
Reasoning
The evidence shows the Appellant was a licensee, not an adverse possessor, and the court found no proof of exclusive, continuous, and uninterrupted possession for twelve years.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appellant shall bear the costs of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Mtana Lewa vs Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi [2015] eKLR
- Teresa Wachuka Gachira vs. Joseph Mwangi Gachira [2009] eKLR
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