Washe & 23 others v Mitchel (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E007 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 14232 (KLR) (13 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14232
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 14232 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2024
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TypeEnvironmental and Land Originating SummonsPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramEK MAKORI, Juma, Kneller
Holding
The court declares the Applicants as proprietors of Plot Number 536 Mtwapa Settlement Scheme and issues a declaratory order for title documents.
Facts
The Applicants claim adverse possession over Plot Number 536 Mtwapa Settlement Scheme for over 12 years, during which they built permanent houses, a church, and a school. The Respondent was served but did not file any defense.
Issues
- Adverse possession over Plot Number 536 Mtwapa Settlement Scheme
- Declaration of ownership and issuance of title documents
Reasoning
The court found that the Applicants have lived, occupied, developed, and been in actual possession of the land for over 12 years, meeting the criteria for adverse possession.
Outcome
The Applicants are declared proprietors and are entitled to title documents.
Orders
- Declaration of proprietors
- Declaratory order for title documents
- Direction to the Land Registrar to effect the registration
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Issuance of title documents
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Susan Mumbi v Kefala Grebedhin (Nairobi HCC NO. 332 1993)
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