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BERNARD MWANGI NDERITU & 5 OTHERS V NDIARA ENTERPRISES LIMITED [2012] KEHC 2779 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2779 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2779
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2779 (KLR)
Decided
26 July 2012
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureApplication for Commission to Investigate and Surrender TitleCoramR. OUGO
Holding

The Court ordered the issuance of a commission to investigate the Title and surrender it to the Court.

Facts

The Plaintiffs/Applicants claim adverse possession of the suit property since 1990, and have doubts about the authenticity of the Title, which was allegedly procured through fraud.

Issues

  1. Authenticity of the Title
  2. Adverse Possession

Reasoning

The Court found that the Plaintiffs have enjoyed quiet and undisturbed possession since 1990 and have doubts about the Title's authenticity, necessitating an investigation.

Outcome

The application was granted.

Orders

  • Commission to investigate the Title
  • Surrender of the Title to the Court

Remedies

  • Investigation of Title's authenticity
  • Surrender of the Title to the Court

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Limitations of Actions Act, Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
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