Richard Chelimo Kaplich v Rosemary Wangui Maina [2012] KEHC 4594 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4594
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4594 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2012
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TypeReal Property DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramR. P. V. WENDOH
Holding
The court finds that the Defendant has adverse rights to the land and is the lawful owner. The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed, and the Defendant's counterclaim is granted.
Facts
Richard Chelimo Kaplich claimed ownership of land parcel Dundori/Muguathi Block 2/178, while Rosemary Wangui Maina claimed adverse possession. The Plaintiff bought the land from Kibet Chemilgo in 1986/1987, and the Defendant bought 50 shares in Kalenjin Enterprises Ltd in 1980.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Adverse possession
- Fraudulent acquisition of title
Reasoning
The court determined that the Defendant had been in possession of the land for over 12 years and had acquired adverse rights, while the Plaintiff's title was issued through fraudulent means.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, original trial outcome upheld
Orders
- Cancellation of Plaintiff's title
- Grant of fresh title to Defendant
- Permanent injunction against Plaintiff
- Costs to Defendant
Remedies
- Cancellation of Plaintiff's title
- Grant of fresh title to Defendant
- Permanent injunction against Plaintiff
- Costs to Defendant
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