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Meshack Nyamberi & 60 Others v Serah Katumbi Mulwa & 4 others [2017] KEELC 1693 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1693 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1693
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1693 (KLR)
Decided
22 September 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureOriginal TrialCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding

The court finds that the issue of limitation period cannot be properly determined without interrogating the circumstances under which the agreements were entered into by all parties.

Facts

The Plaintiffs purchased land from the 4th Defendant, who had bought the land from the sellers. The 4th Defendant acknowledged the Plaintiffs' possession and development of the land.

Issues

  1. Validity of the land purchase agreements
  2. Limitation period for recovery of land

Reasoning

The court discusses the validity of the agreements and the limitation period, noting that the agreements were not subject to the Land Control Act due to the land's status with the Government.

Outcome

The court rejects the Preliminary Objection with costs.

Orders

  • Rejects Preliminary Objection

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • Law of Contract Act
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