SAMUEL MUGO KARANJA v CHIRIRO NDEREBA NJIRI [2000] KEHC 375 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 375
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 375 (KLR)
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from a judgment in a civil caseCoramPHILIP J. RANSLEY
Holding
The court finds in favor of the Plaintiff, granting the order for adverse possession and dismissing the Defendant's suit.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of a plot of land, while the Defendant claimed to be the registered owner. The Plaintiff testified that he had been living on the plot since 1955, selling charcoal and tea, and applying for water. The Defendant claimed to have been in occupation since 1960, selling charcoal and tea, and obtained a vesting order in 1978.
Issues
- Adverse possession of the plot by the Plaintiff
- Ownership of the plot by the Defendant
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff's evidence credible and the Defendant's evasive.
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Orders
- Order for adverse possession of the plot
- Dismissal of the Defendant's suit
Remedies
- Award of costs to the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Auctions Act
- Limitation Act
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