Lucia Njeri Kaberu v Josphine Wanjiru Mwangi, Peter J. Kiragu Mwangi & Attorney General (sued on behalf of the Naivasha Land Registrar) (Environment & Land Case 192 of 2016) [2017] KEHC 2167 (KLR) (5 October 2017) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2167
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2167 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication to strike out suit as time barredCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The plaintiff's suit is time barred as she was aware of the dispute as far back as 1992 or 1996, and the case was filed in 2016.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have purchased land in 1980, but the land was registered in the name of the deceased in 1987 and 1990. The plaintiff claims the registration was fraudulent.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's suit is time barred
- Whether the plaintiff can benefit from an extension of time due to fraud
Reasoning
The plaintiff was aware of the dispute as far back as 1992 or 1996, and the case was filed beyond the 12-year limitation period.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
Orders
- The suit is struck out
- Any interim orders in favour of the plaintiff are hereby vacated
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