Nancy Wanjiru Ngahu v Jane Wambui Wanjege & 2 others [2021] KEELC 4693 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4693
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4693 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 January 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land CourtCoramMustafa
Holding
The Court held that the Plaintiff's claim is statute barred and dismissed the suit.
Facts
The suit land was owned by Peter Ngugi Wanjege, who died in 2008/2009. His estate was succeeded by his late wife Jane Wambui Wanjege. The Plaintiff, Nancy Wanjiru Ngahu, claims to have purchased the land from Peter Ngugi Wanjege in 1980, but the Defendants deny this and claim the land devolved to their possession after Peter Ngugi Wanjege's death.
Issues
- Whether the suit is statute barred.
- Whether the suit against the 1st Defendant is abated.
- Is there any cause of action against the 2nd and 3rd Defendants?
- What orders should the Court grant?
- Who meets the costs of the suit?
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plaintiff's claim is barred by the Limitations of Actions Act, as the suit was filed more than 32 years after the right of action accrued.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitations of Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
- IGA vs Makerere University (1972) E.A 65
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