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Joseph Muthuri Ikunyua v James Mwiteri Kinyua & 3 Others [2014] KEHC 259 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 259 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
259
Citation
[2014] KEHC 259 (KLR)
Decided
8 October 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPosturePlaintiff brought Originating Summons against defendants.CoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding

The plaintiff can be registered the absolute owner of the land title by way of adverse possession.

Facts

The plaintiff claims the defendants are conspiring to defraud him of his land title, and that they have been refusing to appear in court.

Issues

  1. Can the plaintiff be deprived of his developed land title without interference from the defendants?
  2. Can the plaintiff be registered the absolute owner of the land title by way of adverse possession for more than 20 years?
  3. Are the defendants conspiring to defraud the plaintiff's land title by using the court after a stay of more than 20 years?

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff can be registered the absolute owner of the land title by way of adverse possession.

Outcome

The plaintiff is granted the order to be registered as the absolute owner of the land title.

Orders

  • The plaintiff be registered absolute owner of Land Title No. NTIMA/IGOKI/5219 by way of adverse possession.

Remedies

  • Award no costs to the plaintiff.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Actions Act Cap.22 Laws of Kenya
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