Gufu Jillo v Kule Golicha Dambi (Suing as the legal representative of Golicha Dambi) [2021] KEELC 4537 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4537
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4537 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureFirst appeal from judgment and orders of the principal magistrate's court in Marsabit Civil Case no. 24 of 2016CoramB.M Obwewa
Holding
The court found that the suit plot was not undergoing an adjudication process, thus the consent requirement under the Land Adjudication Act was not applicable. The court also dismissed the claim of adverse possession.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit for eviction against the appellant from plot no. 433 in Sagante Adjudication section. The appellant claimed compensation for destroyed crops and disputed the respondent's claim of ownership.
Issues
- Consent in adjudication
- Adverse possession
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the respondent's claim of ownership was not supported by tangible evidence indicating an ongoing adjudication process. The appellant's claim of adverse possession was not supported by his statement of defence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Adjudication Act
- Land Consolidation Act
Cases cited (3)
- Reuben Mwongera M'Itelekwa vs Paul Kigea Nabea (2014) eKLR
- Kiplagat Korir vs Dennis Kipngeno Mutai (2006) eKLR
- Galaxy Paints Company Ltd vs Falcon Guards Ltd (2000) eKLR
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