Kithi v MohamedAli [2004] KEHC 796 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 796
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 796 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2004
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a final orderCoramD.K. Maraga
Holding
The court orders that the plaintiff, Jefwa Nyale Kithi, be registered as the owner of the land in question.
Facts
The plaintiff, Jefwa Nyale Kithi, claimed adverse possession of a piece of land registered in the name of the defendant, Sugrabai Mulla Mohamedali. The plaintiff had been in exclusive, continuous, and uninterrupted occupation of the land since 1974.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has acquired title to the land by adverse possession.
- Whether the defendant's whereabouts are known for the purposes of the proceedings.
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff had been in exclusive, continuous, and uninterrupted occupation of the land for over 12 years, satisfying the requirements for adverse possession.
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim for adverse possession is upheld.
Orders
- Jefwa Nyale Kithi be registered as the owner of the land in question.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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