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Judith Nzula Mutua v Rose Kakuvi Kimeu [2017] KEELC 2343 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2343 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. Whether the Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is competent
  2. 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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