James Kipruto Lagat & another v Consolidated Bank Limited [2016] KEELC 1007 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1007
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 1007 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for Temporary InjunctionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court found the sale of the land to be illegal and void, and granted a temporary injunction restraining the defendant from selling the land.
Facts
James Kipruto Lagat and Elizabeth Jebet Cherutich (plaintiffs) filed an application against Consolidated Bank Limited (defendant) for a temporary injunction to restrain the sale of their land Baringo/Sabatia/103/155. The plaintiffs claim they never took a loan from the defendant and that the sale was illegal.
Issues
- Validity of purported sale of land
- Obligation of plaintiffs to repay loan
Reasoning
The plaintiffs did not owe the defendant any money, and the sale was illegal as the plaintiffs had never taken a loan from the defendant and were not notified of any claim by the defendant.
Outcome
Temporary injunction granted
Orders
- Temporary injunction restraining the sale of the land
Remedies
- Temporary injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act
- Banking Act
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