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John Kamakia Nthatu v Festus Kithinji Njagi [2017] KEELC 1447 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1447 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1447
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1447 (KLR)
Decided
18 October 2017
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureApplication for Interlocutory Injunction DismissedCoramCA: Ndegwa
Holding

The application is dismissed as it is predicated upon false evidence and no interim injunction is granted.

Facts

The plaintiff, John Kamakia Nthatu, claims to be the registered proprietor of land parcel No. THARAKA NITHI/GATUNGA/2271. The defendant, Festus Kithinji Njagi, commenced construction on the plaintiff's land without permission and created unauthorized access roads.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for interim injunction should be granted
  2. Whether the defendant's actions constitute trespassing, construction, and unauthorized access

Reasoning

The court finds that the application is based on false evidence and therefore no interim injunction is granted.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Existing interim orders are vacated
  • Plaintiff is ordered to fully comply with Order 11, CPR within 14 days of today
  • Defendant is ordered to fully comply with Order 11, CPR within 14 days after receipt of plaintiff's compliance documents
  • Parties are directed to come back to court for directions on 21.11.2017
  • Costs shall be in the cause
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