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Joseph Moilo & 2 others v John Njuki Kariuki & 3 others [2016] KEELC 425 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 425 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
425
Citation
[2016] KEELC 425 (KLR)
Decided
2 August 2016
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureAppeal from the grant of an interlocutory injunctionCoramS. Okongo
Holding

The Defendants' application for an interlocutory injunction is dismissed, and an inhibition is made pending the appeal.

Facts

The Plaintiffs sought an injunction to prevent the Defendants from interfering with their use and enjoyment of certain properties, worship centers, and churches. The Defendants counter-sued for an injunction to prevent the Plaintiffs from entering their properties.

Issues

  1. Justification for the grant of an interlocutory injunction
  2. Scope of the injunction granted

Reasoning

The court found that the Defendants did not provide sufficient grounds to justify the stay or suspension of the injunction granted to the Plaintiffs. The court also noted that the intended appeal would not be rendered nugatory by granting the injunction.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Defendants' Notice of Motion application dismissed
  • Inhibition on registration of any further dealings with the properties pending appeal

Remedies

  • Interim injunction granted to Plaintiffs
  • Inhibition on further dealings with properties pending appeal
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