Eric V.J. Makokha & 4 others v Lawrence Sagini & 2 others [1994] KECA 75 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 75
- Citation
- [1994] KECA 75 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 1994
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramApaloo CJ, Gachuhi, Cockar, Omolo, Akiwumi JJ A
Holding
The Court held that the contract of employment was not statutorily underpinned and dismissed the applicants' plea for a temporary injunction.
Facts
The applicants were lecturers at the University of Nairobi and were evicted from a subsidised housing unit. They sought a stay of execution of the High Court's ruling.
Issues
- Whether the contract of employment was statutorily underpinned
- Whether the applicants would suffer irreparable loss if the application was denied
- Whether the balance of convenience lay with the University
Reasoning
The Court found that the regulations and contract of employment lacked statutory backing and that the applicants failed to present a prima facie case with a probability of success.
Outcome
Dismissed the applicants' plea for a temporary injunction
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- J K Industries Ltd v Kenya Commercial Bank
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