Safari v KCB Bank Kenya Ltd & another (Environment & Land Case E028 of 2022) [2022] KEELC 14943 (KLR) (22 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14943
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 14943 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2022
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TypeLand DisputePosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The court dismisses the preliminary objection and orders the plaintiff's suit to be heard on its merits.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mary Mukabadege Safari, claims adverse possession of land subdivided and registered in her name. The defendants, KCB Bank Kenya Ltd and Serah Kalume Kitsumaibi, contest the claim.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Procedural defects in the plaint
- Adverse possession under Limitation of Actions Act
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is valid and that the defendants' preliminary objection lacks merit.
Outcome
The preliminary objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The plaintiff's suit is ordered to be heard on its merits.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Oraro v Mbaja (2005) I KLR 141
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