Rashid Mohamed Salim (being the administrator of the Estate of Mgeni Khamis Abdalla & Amriya Khamisi Rashid ) v Ahmed Abdalla Bafadhil [2018] KEELC 1133 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1133
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1133 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramPresiding Judge
The Plaintiff's claim is time-barred due to the Limitation of Actions Act, and the Defendant's possession of the land since 1958 makes the Plaintiff's suit incompetent.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Rashid Mohamed Salim, claims that the Defendant, Ahmed Abdalla Bafadhil, trespassed and erected a Posho Mill on the Plaintiff's land in October 2012. The Defendant denies this and claims he purchased the land in 1958.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim is time-barred due to the Limitation of Actions Act
- Whether the Plaintiff has a valid claim for trespass and encroachment
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's claim is time-barred as it was filed more than 12 years after the alleged purchase of the land by the Defendant's father. The court also noted that the Plaintiff's claim changed from trespass to denial of access, which was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed.
Orders
- The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed
Authorities cited
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