William Muhavi Sheywe v John Folio Shunza [2018] KEELC 2103 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether William Muhavi Sheywe has acquired title to the 3.5 acres by virtue of adverse possession.
- Whether the sale of land agreements were rescinded or not.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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