Victor Mutuiri Gitonga (Suing as an Administrator of the Estate of the Late Gideon Gitonga Nkaabu (Deceased)) & 3 others v Mercy Nyawira Kinyua (Sued as the Administratrix of the Estate of the Late Dionysius Muturuchiu Kinyua (Deceased)) [2022] KEELC 806 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 806
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 806 (KLR)
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureApplication for Inhibition Order DismissedCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, ELC JUDGE
Holding
The application for inhibition order is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim adverse possession of land, while the defendant opposes the application, citing lack of evidence and the passage of time.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs have a prima facie case for adverse possession.
- Whether the balance of convenience tilts in favor of granting an inhibition order.
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiffs' rights are yet to crystallize and there was no concrete evidence to support their claim of adverse possession. The balance of convenience did not favor granting the orders sought.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Mrao Ltd –vs- First American Bank of Kenya & 2 others [2018] eKLR
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