SOPHIE WANJIKU JOHN v JANE MWIHAKI KIMANI [2011] KEHC 2091 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2091
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2091 (KLR)
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The court dismissed the Plaintiff's application for summary judgment and ordered the Defendant to vacate the Plaintiff's land.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Sophie Wanjiku John, purchased a parcel of land known as Title No. Ndumberi/Riabai/3784 from Margaret Wanja Korogo. The Defendant, Jane Mwihaki Kimani, claimed to be the beneficial owner of the land based on a will and adverse possession.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Defendant's claim of adverse possession
Reasoning
The court found that the Defendant's claim of adverse possession was not supported by evidence and that the Plaintiff had a valid title to the land.
Outcome
Defendant ordered to vacate the Plaintiff's land
Orders
- Order for eviction and vacant possession
Remedies
- Eviction of the Defendant from the Plaintiff's land
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
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