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David Kariuki Gakuu v Esther Wamaitha Mwenje [2018] KEELC 4292 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 4292 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. 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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