Ouma v Odhiambo (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E007 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 7204 (KLR) (31 October 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7204
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 7204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2024
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureDefendant did not enter appearanceCoramMN MWANYALE
Holding
The Plaintiff has failed to prove her case on a balance of probabilities and the suit is hereby dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff claims adverse possession over land parcel Nandi/Kapkerer/971, alleging she and her late husband occupied the land from 1998. The land was registered in 2021, and the Plaintiff filed the suit in 2023.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession has crystallized.
- Whether the Plaintiff has proven adverse possession.
- Whether she is entitled to the reliefs sought in the Originating Summons.
- Who bears the costs of the suit?
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is premature due to the land's registration in 2021, and the 12-year period for adverse possession had not run. The Court dismissed the suit.
Outcome
Dismissed with no orders as to costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Karugi and others vs Kabiya & 3 others (1983) eKLR
- Francis Gitonga Macharia vs Muiruri Waithaka Civil Appeal No. 110/1997
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