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Stephen M. Mbayi Makomere v Wycliffe Maheru [2020] KEELC 3069 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3069 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3069
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3069 (KLR)
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The court declares the defendant to hold the land parcel No. Marama/Shinamwenyuli/164 in trust for the plaintiff and orders the plaintiff to be declared the owner of the land parcel.

Facts

The plaintiff claims to have inherited, lived on, occupied and used the land parcel No. Marama/Shinamwenyuli/164 from his birth to date, a period of over 50 years. The defendant claims to be entitled to land parcel No. Marama/Lunza/1520.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel No. Marama/Shinamwenyuli/164
  2. Adverse possession

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff had lived on and used the land parcel for over 50 years, meeting the criteria for adverse possession.

Outcome

In favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • Declaration that the defendant holds the land parcel in trust for the plaintiff
  • Declaration that the plaintiff is the owner of the land parcel
  • Order for the defendant to transfer the land parcel to the plaintiff within 30 days

Remedies

  • Transfer of title to the plaintiff
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