Wahome v Ngunjiri (Environment and Land Appeal 15 of 2020) [2023] KEELC 18443 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 18443
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 18443 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of Hon. S.N. Mwangi (SRM) in Nyahururu CM ELC No. 214 of 2018CoramYM ANGIMA
Holding
The trial court erred in framing the issues and in holding that the Respondent's suit was statute-barred.
Facts
The Respondent sued the Appellant for recovery of the suit property and eviction, claiming the Appellant was a trespasser. The Appellant denied the action and claimed adverse possession.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law in framing the wrong issues for determination.
- Whether the trial court erred in law and in fact in failing to hold that the Respondent's suit was statute-barred.
Reasoning
The court found the Appellant's defense was not to enforce the sale agreement but to claim adverse possession. The court determined the Respondent's suit was for recovery of land, not trespass, and thus not statute-barred.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment and decree of Hon. S.N. Mwangi (SRM) in Nyahururu CM ELC No. 214 of 2018.
Orders
- Affirmed the judgment and decree of Hon. S.N. Mwangi (SRM) in Nyahururu CM ELC No. 214 of 2018.
- Awarded the Respondent Kshs. 150,000/= as general damages for trespass.
- Awarded the Respondent costs of the suit.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Limitation of Actions (Cap.22)
- Section 4(2) of the Limitation of Actions (Cap.22)
- Section 7 of the Limitation of Actions (Cap.22)
Cases cited (2)
- Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd & Others [1968] EA 123
- Gladys Koskey v Benjamin Muati [201] eKLR
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