Walter Kipchirchir Koech v Tapnyobii w/o Melil & another [2021] KEELC 2395 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2395
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2395 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureDefendedCoramJustice
Holding
The court found in favor of the Applicant, declaring him as the owner of the 2.5 acres of land.
Facts
The Applicant claims to have purchased 2.5 acres of land from the 1st Respondent in 1975, and later in 1979, the 1st Respondent sold him another 1.5 acres. The Applicant claims to have developed the land and lived on it for over 40 years.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant acquired title to the 2.5 acres by adverse possession.
- Whether the Applicant has been in peaceful possession of the land for over 12 years.
Reasoning
The court ruled in favor of the Applicant, finding that he had developed the land and lived on it for over 40 years without interruption.
Outcome
In favor of the Applicant
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