Kamiru Kariuki & 2 others v Patrick Ngaruiya & 5 others [2021] KEELC 3136 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3136
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ.G. KEMEI
Holding
The Court finds in favor of the Plaintiffs, declaring them as the owners of the land and extinguishing the Defendants' title.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim adverse possession of a 2.06-acre land parcel (LOC 16/ NDUNYU CHEGE/ 172) from the Defendants, who assert the land belongs to their deceased grandfather. The Plaintiffs claim they purchased the land from the estate beneficiaries and have been in occupation since 1982.
Issues
- Adverse possession of the land
- Validity of the Plaintiffs' purchase
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Plaintiffs' adverse possession claim is valid and that the Defendants' title is extinguished due to the Plaintiffs' continuous occupation since 1982. The Court also ordered the Land Registrar to register the Plaintiffs as the proprietors of the land.
Outcome
In favor of the Plaintiffs
Orders
- A declaration that the Plaintiffs are entitled to be registered as the owners of the land
- A declaration that the title of the land has been extinguished by the Plaintiffs' adverse possession
- A declaration that the Plaintiffs have acquired the interest in the land by adverse possession
- An order requiring the Land Registrar to register the Plaintiffs as the proprietors of the land
- The cost of the suit to be borne by the Defendants
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Extinguishment of Defendants' title
- Declaration of adverse possession
- Registration of Plaintiffs as proprietors
- Costs to be borne by Defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitations of Actions Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Peter Mbiri Michuki v Samuel Mugo Michuki (2014) eKLR
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