David Kariuki Gakuu v Esther Wamaitha Mwenje [2018] KEELC 4292 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4292
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 4292 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2018
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trial
Holding
The Court held that the Plaintiff has not acquired title to the land by adverse possession as he has not been in possession for more than 12 years.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims to have purchased the land in 1998 and has been in continuous possession since then, seeking to be registered as the legal owner.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has acquired title to the land by adverse possession for more than 12 years.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plaintiff's possession was not continuous for more than 12 years, as required by law.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's claim for registration as the legal owner of the land is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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