Silas Mugo Njoka (Suing through next friend) Ann Mbuya Mugo v Ruth Wambui Kagiri & another [2019] KEELC 616 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 616
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 616 (KLR)
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from a decision dismissing an originating summonsCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of land parcel Mbeere/Mbita/2008, which she alleged her late husband purchased in 1989 for 16,000 KES. The land was later subdivided into Mbeere/Mbita/4158 and Mbeere/Mbita/4159. The Plaintiff presented evidence of her possession and development of the land, but the court found the claim failed due to the lack of 12 years of continuous possession.
Issues
- Validity of adverse possession claim
- Statutory requirement of 12 years possession
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff failed to prove 12 years of continuous possession, as the original originating summons was filed more than 10 years after the alleged purchase date.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's further amended originating summons of 28 January 2011 is hereby dismissed with no order as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap. 22)
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Wasui v Musumba (2002) 1 KLR 396
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