Henry Njoroge Kamau v Edward Kimiti Kahiu [2014] KEELC 666 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 666
- Citation
- [2014] KEELC 666 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramL.N. GACHERU
Holding
The Plaintiff has acquired title to one acre of land by adverse possession and the Defendant's title has been extinguished.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of one acre of land from the Defendant, who had previously sold the land to the Plaintiff in 1991. The Plaintiff alleged continuous possession for over 20 years, while the Defendant disputed this and claimed the Plaintiff was a licensee.
Issues
- Adverse possession of one acre of land
- Extinguishment of Defendant's title
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff's evidence credible and established continuous possession for over 20 years, leading to the conclusion of adverse possession.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff
Orders
- Transfer of the one acre plot to the Plaintiff
- Delivery of vacant possession to the Plaintiff
- Defendant to bear costs
Remedies
- Transfer of land title
- Delivery of vacant possession
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