Diana Katumbi Kiio v Reuben Musyoki Muli [2015] KEHC 7659 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7659
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7659 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2015
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TypeCivil SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks declaration of ownership, injunction, and transfer of title; Defendant seeks to strike out the suit on limitation grounds.CoramJ. M. MUTUNGI
Holding
The Plaintiff's suit is statute barred and unsustainable due to the expiration of the lease and the time limit set by the Limitation of Actions Act.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit seeking to declare ownership of land titled Machakos Town Block 11/332, and other relief. The Defendant denied actual possession and claimed the suit was statute barred.
Issues
- Plaintiff's claim for ownership and relief based on the 2003 sale agreement
- Whether the Plaintiff's suit is statute barred under the Limitation of Actions Act
Reasoning
The court found the Plaintiff's claim based on the 2003 sale agreement was time barred, as the Plaintiff did not bring the suit within six years of the agreement.
Outcome
The suit and notice of motion are struck out with costs to the Defendant.
Orders
- Notice of Motion and Suit Struck Out
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Industrial court of Kenya at Nairobi in Cause NO. 34 of 2010
- Director Ltd –vs- Samani (1995-1998) IEA 48
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