Leonard Ndambuki Musyoka & another v John Wambua Mumo [2021] KEELC 3590 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3590
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3590 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramChanan Singh, Kneller, See Harman, Simpson
Holding
The amended originating summons is allowed in terms of prayer number 1 to the extent that the 1st Plaintiff is declared the legal owner of land parcel Title No. Makueni/Kako/332 measuring 23 acres by virtue of adverse possession.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim adverse possession of land titled Makueni/Kako/332 for over 12 years, while the Defendant disputes this and claims the land was sold to him by his father.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs have established adverse possession of the land
- Whether the Plaintiffs have legal title to the land
Reasoning
The Court held that the Plaintiffs have established adverse possession, but the Defendant has a stronger claim to the land based on the Land Control Act.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs' claim is partially successful.
Orders
- The land register shall be rectified to reflect the Plaintiffs' ownership
Remedies
- The Plaintiffs are declared the legal owner of the land parcel
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Control Act Cap 302 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Waweru -Vs- Richu [2007] 1 EA 403 (CAK)
- H. C. Mitra’s Indian Limitation Act, 13 th Edn.
- 1 EA 225 (HCK)
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