Peter Muchoki v Elias Mwororo Kamau [2018] KEELC 3818 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3818
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 3818 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The Court finds that the Defendant’s father did not hold the land in trust for the Plaintiff’s father and that the Plaintiff has not established a right to title by adverse possession.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims adverse possession of the suit land, which was originally registered in the name of the Defendant's father, Kamau Mwororo. The Plaintiff alleges that the land was registered in his father's name as a trust for his father's benefit. The Defendant denies this and claims the land was his father's absolute property.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant’s father held Loc.16/Mbugiti/143 under trust for the Plaintiff’s father.
- Whether the Plaintiff has established a right to title by adverse possession.
- Who meets the costs of the suit.
Reasoning
The Court determined that the land was not registered in trust for the Plaintiff's father and that the Plaintiff did not have sufficient evidence to establish adverse possession.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed.
Orders
- The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed.
- The Defendant’s title is not extinguished.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitations of Actions Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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