Stephen Onyango Oduor & 2 others v William Ndinya Omollo [2018] KEELC 1831 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1831
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1831 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2018
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TypeLand Adverse PossessionPostureAppeal from a judgment declaring adverse possession and ordering transfer of landCoramS.M. KIBUNJA
Holding
The Plaintiffs are declared adverse possessors of 1.65 hectares of land, and the Defendant's title is extinguished. The Defendant must transfer the land to the Plaintiffs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claimed adverse possession of 1.65 hectares of land parcel Siaya/Ligala/1589, which was registered in the Defendant's name. The Plaintiffs alleged continuous occupation for over 30 years, while the Defendant admitted to using a portion of the land.
Issues
- Whether Plaintiffs have been in continuous and uninterrupted occupation for over 12 years.
- Whether occupation entitles Plaintiffs to be declared proprietors.
- Who pays costs.
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiffs have been using the land for over 30 years and admitted to using a portion of the land. The Defendant admitted to using a portion of the land and not occupying the whole.
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiffs
Orders
- Transfer of 1.65 hectares of land from the Defendant to the Plaintiffs.
- Execution of necessary documents by the Deputy Registrar.
- Defendant to meet Plaintiffs' costs.
Remedies
- Declaration of adverse possession.
- Transfer of land.
- Execution of documents.
- Payment of costs.
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