Namadoa v Gina (Suing on Behalf of his Father (DCD)Godfrey Adam Ogwa) (Civil Appeal E108 of 2022) [2025] KECA 479 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 479
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Environment and Land CourtCoramA. Omollo, Anne Omollo, JM NGUGI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the respondent's claim of adverse possession is dismissed.
Facts
The respondent, Abraham Adams Gina, claimed adverse possession over LR No. Bunyala/Bulema/2678, registered in the name of the appellant, Georey Ogaba Namadoa. The appellant claimed his father had lived on the land since 1991 to 2004 and he was the administrator of the estate.
Issues
- Whether the respondent had acquired adverse possession rights over the suit land
- Whether the appellant's father had a valid claim to the land based on open and notorious occupation
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent was a licensee and not in possession adverse to Natalio's interest. The possession was not open and notorious for more than 12 years, and adverse possession had not matured.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
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