Waithira Mwangi v Wanjiru Mwangi & another [2018] KEELC 908 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 908
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 908 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for joinder of parties and relief for adverse possessionCoramGikonyo, Warsame
Holding
The Court grants the application to join the interested party and directs them to file and serve their pleadings within 14 days.
Facts
The Applicant claims 0.1 acres of land as a result of adverse possession, while the Plaintiff and Defendant contest the claim. The land was originally registered in the name of Mwangi Philip Kiguta, but the Applicant claims it was gifted to Isaac Kamau Mwangi.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant has a vested interest in the land
- Whether the Applicant's claim for adverse possession is compatible with the existing cause of action
Reasoning
The Court finds that the Applicant has disclosed its claim of adverse possession and there is a commonality of facts between the parties. The Court grants the application to join the interested party to enable the Court to effectively and completely adjudicate upon and settle all questions involved in the suit.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Joinder of the interested party as a party to the suit
- Interested party to file and serve their pleadings within 14 days
- Leave granted to the Plaintiff and Defendant to file and serve responses
- Costs of the application to be met by the Applicants
Remedies
- Adjudication of the Applicant's claim for adverse possession
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Lucy Nungari Ngigi & 128 Others vs. National Bank of Kenya Limited & Anor. Civil case No. 517 of 2014 (2015) eKLR
- Kingori vs. Chege (2002) 2 KLR 243
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