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Paschalis Williams Makokha v Gregory Makokha Kundu & another [2015] KEHC 5984 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 5984 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5984
Citation
[2015] KEHC 5984 (KLR)
Decided
19 March 2015
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TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramS. M. KIBUNJA
Holding

The Plaintiff’s claim against both Defendants fails and his suit is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff claimed adverse possession of land Bukhayo/Kisoko/7467, which was part of Bukhayo/Kisoko/3301. The Plaintiff testified that he started using the land in 2000 and continued until 2012, while his witnesses stated he used the land only between 2000 and 2003.

Issues

  1. When the Plaintiff started using the suit land, and if so when his occupation became adverse for purposes of time starting to run.
  2. Whether the Plaintiff has been in adverse occupation for more than 12 years.
  3. Whether the Plaintiff’s occupation of the suit land was ever interrupted.
  4. Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the orders sought.

Reasoning

The Plaintiff’s possession of the suit land ended in 2011, and the court found that the Plaintiff’s possession was not continuous for more than 12 years.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Kiptanui –A- Vhumba –vs- Kibor A. Kolil [2014]eKLR
  • Virginia Wanjiku Mwangi –vs- David Mwangi [2013]eKLR
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