Judith Nzula Mutua v Rose Kakuvi Kimeu [2017] KEELC 2343 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2343
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2343 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2017
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding
The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff sought to claim adverse possession over land registered in the name of the Defendant's deceased father, Kimeu Nzioka. The Plaintiff claimed she lived on the land by virtue of her marriage to the son of the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is competent
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is successful
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff's claim incompetent due to lack of evidence that the suit land is registered in favor of Kimeu Nzioka and the Plaintiff's possession was with the permission of the deceased's son.
Outcome
Dismissal of the Originating Summons with costs
Orders
- Dismissal of the Originating Summons
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Land Registration Act, 2012
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Miki Waweru vs. Jane Njeri Richu (2007) eKLR
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