Mary Wambui Gaitho & 203 others v Utheri wa Lari Company Limited & 11 others [2020] KEELC 2268 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2268
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 2268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a preliminary objectionCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The preliminary objection is dismissed as the defendants have availed a certified extract of title.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim adverse possession over a parcel of land subdivided from Land Reference Number 11192, which they allege has been occupied by the defendants' ancestors since time immemorial. The defendants counterclaimed for a declaration of ownership and orders to cancel titles and register the plaintiffs as proprietors.
Issues
- Adverse possession claim validity
- Procedural technicality of filing a replying affidavit
Reasoning
The court emphasizes the importance of substantive justice over procedural technicalities, especially in cases of adverse possession. The defendants' submission of a certified extract of title is sufficient to address the objection.
Outcome
Preliminary objection dismissed
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Orders to cancel titles and register plaintiffs as proprietors
- Permanent injunction against defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Constitution of Kenya
- Environment and Land Court Act
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