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Samuel Karichu Kamau v Robert Macharia Mwangi [2018] KEELC 613 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 613 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
613
Citation
[2018] KEELC 613 (KLR)
Decided
29 November 2018
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Summary at a glance

The Court found in favor of the Plaintiff, declaring him the owner of the land and ordering the Defendant to execute necessary documents for the transfer.

Facts

The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of land since 1966, while the Defendant denied the claim. The Plaintiff and his mother occupied the land since 1968, and were evicted in 2008.

Issues

  • Adverse Possession of the land
  • Ownership of the land

Reasoning

The Court found that the Plaintiff had been in actual possession of the land for over 12 years, and the Defendant had full knowledge of the Plaintiff's occupation but did not remove them.

Outcome

In favor of the Plaintiff

Orders

  • Declaration of Plaintiff as the owner of the land
  • Execution of necessary documents for the transfer of the land
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