Joseph Karisa Ponda v Jukana (K) Ltd [2012] KEHC 2367 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2367
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2367 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 August 2012
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment declaring adverse possession and registering the properties in the Plaintiff's nameCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The Court declares that the Plaintiff is the owner of the plots No. 7103/1/MN and Plot No. 7104/1/MN, having acquired that ownership by way of adverse possession. The two properties shall be registered in the names of the Plaintiff.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of two plots of land (Plot No. 7103/1/MN and Plot No. 7104/1/MN) since 1996, and had been paying rates to the Council. The Defendant was the registered owner but had not claimed the land.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is a beneficiary by virtue of adverse possession of the plots
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled by virtue of adverse possession to be registered as the owner of the plots
- Whether the plots have passed by prescription and belong to the Plaintiff
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plaintiff had exclusive and uninterrupted possession of the plots for more than 12 years and had proved his claim for adverse possession on a balance of probabilities.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Orders
- Declaration that the Plaintiff is the owner of the plots No. 7103/1/MN and Plot No. 7104/1/MN
- Registration of the plots in the Plaintiff's name
Remedies
- No order on costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22 of the Laws of Kenya
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