Harrison Kamau Gikambu v Daniel Kiragu Gitau [2016] KEELC 1111 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1111
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 1111 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The plaintiff's suit is time barred and legally untenable, and is accordingly dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The plaintiff sold a portion of his land to the defendant in 1989 for Kshs 400,000, with a deposit of Kshs 65,000. The defendant paid Kshs 50,000 as a deposit and Kshs 15,000 later. The plaintiff sought specific performance, eviction, and an injunction.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's claim for specific performance is time barred.
- Whether the defendant's occupation of the land is a trespass.
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiff's claim for specific performance time barred due to the 6-year limitation period under the Limitation of Actions Act. The court also dismissed the claim for eviction as the defendant's occupation was lawful until the agreement was rescinded, which was not sought by the plaintiff.
Outcome
Dismissed with no order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act
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