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Priscilla Wamaitha Kamau & 2 others v Francis Kiarie Waweru & another [2019] KEELC 4976 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 4976 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4976
Citation
[2019] KEELC 4976 (KLR)
Decided
24 January 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
The court found that the plaintiffs have established their adverse possession claim in respect of portions of Plot No. 1771 and Plot No. 1774.

Facts

The plaintiffs claim adverse possession over two parcels of land, Dagoretti/Rituta/1771 and Dagoretti/Rituta/1774, previously known as Dagoretti/Riruta/116 and Dagoretti/Kangemi/115. The plaintiffs allege they have been in possession since 1966, and the defendants are the administrators of the estate of the deceased owner.

Issues

  • Whether the plaintiffs have acquired titles to the parcels of land by way of adverse possession.
  • Whether the plaintiffs are the rightful owners of the parcels of land.

Reasoning

The court ruled that the plaintiffs have been in continuous and uninterrupted possession of the land for 12 years or more, open and as of right, without interruption, and inconsistent with the rights of the registered owner.

Outcome

The plaintiffs' claim for adverse possession and ownership of the parcels of land was upheld.

Orders

  • The defendants were restrained from interfering, selling, transferring, distributing, or alienating the parcels of land.

Remedies

  • Declaration of ownership and possession of the parcels of land.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Actions Act, Chapter 22 Laws of Kenya.
Cases cited (3)
  • Samuel Kihamba v Mary Mbaisi (2015)eKLR
  • Kasuve v Mwaani Investments Ltd. & 4 Others (2004) KLR 184
  • Wanje v. Saikwa [1984] KLR 284
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