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Otula v Okombo (Environment & Land Case 21 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 17585 (KLR) (29 May 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEELC 17585 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
17585
Citation
[2023] KEELC 17585 (KLR)
Decided
29 May 2023
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureApplication for Temporary Injunction DisallowedCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding

The temporary injunctive order sought is superfluous and not merited.

Facts

The applicant and his family have continuously and peacefully possessed and occupied land registered in the name of the respondent's mother since 1952. The respondent's application to register the land in their name was not responded to.

Issues

  1. Temporary Injunction
  2. Adverse Possession

Reasoning

The court finds the temporary injunctive order sought to be unnecessary and not justified given the continuous and peaceful possession of the land by the applicant's family.

Outcome

Application Disallowed

Orders

  • Restatement of February 4, 2020 orders
  • Costs of the application be in the cause

Remedies

  • None

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules 2010
  • Limitations of Actions Act 38
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