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William Muhavi Sheywe v John Folio Shunza [2018] KEELC 2103 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2103 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2103
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2103 (KLR)
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureApplication for relief against claim of defendant/respondentCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The court finds that the plaintiff has not established his case on a balance of probabilities and dismisses the application with costs.

Facts

William Muhavi Sheywe claims to have acquired ownership of 3.5 acres of land known as KAKAMEGA/LUGARI/327 by purchasing and occupying it from 1985 to the present.

Issues

  1. Whether William Muhavi Sheywe has acquired title to the 3.5 acres by virtue of adverse possession.
  2. Whether the sale of land agreements were rescinded or not.

Reasoning

The plaintiff's occupation and use of the property was not peaceful, open, uninterrupted, quiet, and exclusive for a period of over 12 years. The defendant's claim of rescission of the sale agreements and refund of the purchase price is valid.

Outcome

Application dismissed with costs

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