ALI FARAH ADEN & 3 others v MOHAMED AFZAL [2009] KEHC 2729 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2729
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2729 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2009
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment granting a prescriptive title claimCoramR.N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiffs have proved their case on a balance of probability and that the defendant's title to the land is extinguished under Section 17 of the Limitation of Actions Act.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim prescriptive title to a piece of land in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya, registered in the name of the defendant. The plaintiffs have been in continuous and peaceful possession of the land since September 1974.
Issues
- Prescriptive title claim
- Extinguishment of defendant's title under Limitation of Actions Act
Reasoning
The court held that the plaintiffs have been in continuous and peaceful possession of the land since 1974, which is over 12 years, and thus the defendant's title is extinguished.
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiffs, extinguishing defendant's title and granting plaintiffs registration as proprietors.
Orders
- Plaintiffs registered as proprietors of the land
- Defendant's title extinguished
- Defendant's title to be signed over by Deputy Registrar
Remedies
- Registration of plaintiffs as proprietors
- Extinguishment of defendant's title
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act (Chapter 22) Laws of Kenya
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