Wakhanu & 2 others v Wakhanu & another (Environment & Land Case 50 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 8 (KLR) (16 January 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 January 2025
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramDO OHUNGO, N.A. Matheka
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiffs have proved their case on a balance of probabilities and grants the transferred portions of the suit properties to the plaintiffs.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants have settled and developed properties for over 24 years, and that the deceased father was not aware of the actions due to dementia. The defendants argue that the plaintiffs were represented by an advocate and that the application was brought too late.
Issues
- Adverse possession claim of the defendants
- Representation and service of the plaintiffs
Reasoning
The court ruled that the defendants had settled and developed the properties for over 24 years and that the deceased father was not aware due to dementia.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiffs
Orders
- Transferred portions of the suit properties granted to the plaintiffs
Remedies
- Granting of transferred portions of the suit properties
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