Ring Road Developers Ltd v Papello Investments & 10 others [2019] KEELC 666 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 666
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 666 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2019
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TypeTrespass to LandPostureAppeal from the High Court of MombasaCoramHonourable Angote
Holding
The Plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit property and the Defendants' claim of adverse possession is not supported by evidence.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Ring Road Developers Ltd, claimed adverse possession of land registered in their name. The Defendants, including Fredrick Ndegwa Karume, claimed adverse possession based on continuous and uninterrupted occupation for over 12 years.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit property
- Whether the Defendants are entitled to adverse possession of the property
Reasoning
The court found that the Defendants' claim was not substantiated by evidence of continuous and uninterrupted occupation for over 12 years, and the Plaintiff's registration as the registered owner was established.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim is upheld, and the Defendants' adverse possession claim is dismissed.
Orders
- The Plaintiff is declared the registered owner of the suit property
- The Defendants' claim of adverse possession is dismissed
Remedies
- The Plaintiff is entitled to the suit property
- The Defendants are ordered to vacate the suit property
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