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Peter Ngugi Kainamia & another v Tabitha Wambui Munyao & 7 others [2019] KEELC 418 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 418 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
418
Citation
[2019] KEELC 418 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramHon
Holding

The Plaintiffs are legally and rightfully entitled to the proprietorship to all the suit land, and the Defendants are not entitled to the possession and ownership of the land.

Facts

The Plaintiffs and Defendants disputed ownership of a parcel of land, L.R. No. Nyandarua/Olkalou South/1698, with previous disputes and transfers involving the Settlement Fund Trustee and the District Officer.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiffs are legally and rightfully entitled to the proprietorship to all the suit land
  2. Whether the Plaintiffs' actions are statute barred by provisions of the Limitation of Actions Act
  3. Whether the Defendants are entitled to the possession and ownership of land
  4. What reliefs are the Parties entitled to from the suit

Reasoning

The Plaintiffs were the original co-owners of the land, and a court decree transferred 30 acres of land to them from the original parcel. The Defendants' title was invalidated due to their refusal to surrender the original title deed.

Outcome

The Plaintiffs' claims were upheld.

Orders

  • An order for the Defendants to deliver vacant possession of the land and demolish their illegal structures

Remedies

  • Mesne profits for the period the Defendants were in occupation and possession

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012
  • Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
  • HCCC No. 1994 of 1979
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