Josphat & 3 others v Masudi (Civil Appeal E054 of 2023) [2025] KECA 2103 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2103
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2103 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at Kwale (A. E. Dena, J.)CoramA. E. Dena, Chesoni Acting, Dena, GW NGENYE-MACHARIA, Gerald
Holding
The learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in declaring the respondent as the rightful owner of the suit parcels of land by way of adverse possession.
Facts
The appellants and the respondent disputed ownership of certain land parcels. The appellants claimed adverse possession, while the respondent argued for ownership based on the appellants' previous permission to stay on the land.
Issues
- Whether the respondent is the rightful owner of the suit parcels of land by way of adverse possession.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in declaring the respondent as the rightful owner of the suit parcels of land by way of adverse possession.
Reasoning
The learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in addressing the legal principle of adverse possession, failing to consider substantive evidence and disregarding extraneous evidence.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the learned Magistrate's decision is set aside, and the suit properties are ordered to be registered in the appellants' names.
Orders
- The learned Magistrate's decision is set aside.
- The suit properties are ordered to be registered in the appellants' names.
Remedies
- The suit properties are ordered to be registered in the appellants' names.
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