Ochango (Substituted with his Son and Legal Representative Dixon Athanas Akaka) v Ojango & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 66 of 2019) [2023] KEELC 21345 (KLR) (7 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 21345
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 21345 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2023
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramDO OHUNGO
Holding
The court dismisses the case as Andereya Ochango Ochango failed to establish adverse possession.
Facts
Andereya Ochango Ochango filed an originating summons in the High Court claiming adverse possession over a 21/2 acre portion of the parcel of land known as Kisa/Wambulishe/330. The matter was later transferred to the Environment and Land Court. The 1st and 2nd defendants are Andereya's younger brother and son, respectively. The 3rd defendant passed away.
Issues
- Whether Andereya Ochango Ochango established adverse possession over the land.
- Whether the family relationship between the parties precludes the application of adverse possession doctrine.
Reasoning
The court found that Andereya's stay on the parcel was a continuation of the possession by his father and not adverse possession. The family relationship precludes the application of adverse possession.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kihamba v Mary Mbaisi [2015] eKLR
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