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MAGABE NYOHERO MAHIRI V CHARLES MWITA MBUSIRO(sued in his capacity as the personal representative of the estate of DANIEL MBUSIRO MWITA) [2013] KEHC 3899 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 3899 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3899
Citation
[2013] KEHC 3899 (KLR)
Decided
3 May 2013
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureApplication for Injunction Dismissed with CostsCoramS. Okong'o
Holding

The application for injunction is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Applicant claims adverse possession of a portion of Plot No.2208, which is registered in the name of Daniel Mbusiro Mwita (deceased). The Applicant claims to have occupied and cultivated the land since 1998.

Issues

  1. Adverse Possession
  2. Injunction

Reasoning

The court found that the Applicant has not established a prima facie case for adverse possession and has not shown the nature of the activity he is carrying out on the disputed property.

Outcome

Application for injunction dismissed

Orders

  • Inhibition order pending the hearing and determination of the suit

Remedies

  • Inhibition order

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Environment and Land Court Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Julius Uswekha Shitakhwa-vs-Saul Masavila Shtakhwa & Another
  • Peter Wekesa-vs-Peter Wangusi Wasike
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