Oyange v Chimba (Environment & Land Case 29 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 14438 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14438
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 14438 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2022
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land CourtCoramAY KOROSS
Holding
The court dismisses the plaintiff's claim for adverse possession and awards costs to the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff, Oyange, claimed adverse possession of the defendant's land, parcel North Gem Malanga/64, which was previously owned by Godia Jaramba. The plaintiff alleged he had been in possession since 1986, while the defendant claimed she inherited the property through probate proceedings.
Issues
- whether the plaintiff proved he was an adverse possessor
- what appropriate orders should be granted
- who should bear the costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's possession was not adverse as he had express permission from the deceased owner, Godia, to use the property. The court did not find that the plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probabilities.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is hereby dismissed with costs to the defendant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (2)
- Mtana Lewa v Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi
- Mtana Lewa v Kahindi Ngala (2015) eKLR
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