James Mungai Kimando & 3 others v William Waweru Karuga & 6 others [2021] KEELC 2004 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2004
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2004 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 September 2021
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ. G. KEMEI
Holding
The court grants judgment in favor of the applicants on adverse possession of parcel LOC.4/NAARO/198 and strikes out the claim for parcel LOC.4/NAARO/197.
Facts
The applicants claim adverse possession of two parcels of land, while the respondents claim the land was registered in their grandfather's name. The applicants claim they have lived and cultivated the land since 1989.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have established adverse possession of the land
- Whether the respondents' claim to the land is valid
Reasoning
The court found that the original owner's permission ceased upon death and the applicants' occupation of the land began in 1989, satisfying the conditions for adverse possession.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicants on adverse possession of parcel LOC.4/NAARO/198
Orders
- Grant judgment in favor of the applicants on adverse possession of parcel LOC.4/NAARO/198
- Strike out the claim for adverse possession of parcel LOC.4/NAARO/197
Remedies
- Costs in favor of the applicants
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act no. 3 of 2012
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