Mary V B Oysyula v Zippy Busu Masizah [2017] KEELC 603 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 603
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2017
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TypeLand DisputePosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The suit is incompetent due to the statute of limitations and is struck out with costs to the defendant.
Facts
On March 5, 1996, the defendant fraudulently obtained a title deed of land in her name from the Kakamega District Land Registry. The plaintiff claims the land should be registered in the name of Martha Kaveza Busu, who had obtained a grant to administer the estate of Japhet Busu Akikaya.
Issues
- Statute of limitations for land claims
- Fraudulent registration of land title
Reasoning
The plaintiff's claim is barred by the Limitations of Actions Act, which requires land claims to be filed within 12 years of the right of action accruing. The court finds the plaintiff's claim has been brought 19 years after the right accrued.
Outcome
Defendant's preliminary objection upheld; suit struck out with costs.
Orders
- Suit struck out with costs to the defendant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitations of Actions Act, Cap 22 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Mtana Lewa vs Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi (2015) eKLR
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