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Grace Wambui Kamau (Suing on behalf of Riruta Satellite Women Group) v Philomena Wambui [2018] KEELC 4423 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 4423 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4423
Citation
[2018] KEELC 4423 (KLR)
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TypeLimitation of Actions ActPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramK. BOR
Holding

The Plaintiffs have proved their claim for adverse possession and the court orders an injunction to restrain the Defendant from interfering with the Plaintiffs' quiet possession of the Suit Property.

Facts

The Plaintiffs claim adverse possession over the Suit Property, while the Defendant claims ownership and seeks eviction. The Plaintiffs have been in possession since 1987.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiffs have become entitled to the Suit Property by adverse possession.
  2. Whether the Defendant's counterclaim for eviction should be granted.

Reasoning

The court found that the Plaintiffs have been in continuous possession of the land since 1987, which is consistent with the requirements for adverse possession.

Outcome

Plaintiffs win, injunction issued, costs awarded to Plaintiffs.

Orders

  • An injunction to restrain the Defendant from interfering with the Plaintiffs' quiet possession of the Suit Property.

Remedies

  • Injunction

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Limitation of Actions Act (Cap 22)
  • Kazungu Maleja Mbaru and 5 others v. Hathini Company Limited (2006) eKLR
Cases cited (1)
  • Kazungu Maleja Mbaru and 5 others v. Hathini Company Limited (2006) eKLR
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