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Davidson Maritim v Paul Ongeri Magwara & another [2017] KEELC 1738 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1738 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1738
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1738 (KLR)
Decided
27 September 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for Temporary Injunction and Transfer of SuitCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding

The application is dismissed. The court advises the parties to deal with the issues in the pending suit.

Facts

Plaintiff filed an application for temporary injunction against the defendant, seeking to prevent trespassing and damage to land. A previous suit involving the same parties and property is pending before the Chief Magistrate's Court.

Issues

  1. Whether the court can hear the application due to a pending suit involving the same parties and property.
  2. Whether the court can transfer the pending suit to this court.

Reasoning

The court dismissed the application due to the pending suit involving the same parties and property, citing section 6 of the Civil Procedure Act.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Notice of Motion dated 10th April 2017 is dismissed.
  • The court advises the parties to deal with the issues in CMCC No. 1214 of 2012.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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