Naftali Mwaniki Muchai v Anthony Mbuthi Kabui [2017] KEELC 2096 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2096
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2096 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2017
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TypeInterlocutory injunctionPostureApplication for temporary injunction dismissedCoramB.N. OLAO
Holding
The plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction is dismissed as there is no prima facie case to warrant the grant of an order of injunction.
Facts
The plaintiff and his brother, David Munene Muchai, were joint owners of land parcel No. MUTIRA/KAGUYU/1275. The defendant, Anthony Mbuthi Kabui, claimed to have purchased the land from the plaintiff in 2003, but the plaintiff denies this.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff and defendant entered into a valid sale agreement
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff and defendant executed a sale agreement in 2003, and the requisite Land Control Board's consent was obtained. The plaintiff has not shown any violation of his rights.
Outcome
The plaintiff's Notice of Motion dated 17th November 2016 is wholly without merit. It is hereby dismissed with costs.
Orders
- Interim order of injunction issued on 21st November 2016 is hereby vacated
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Stamp Duty Act
Cases cited (3)
- GIELLA VS CASSMAN BROWN 1973 C.A 358
- MRAO VS FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF KENYA LTD & TWO OTHERS C.A CIVIL APPEAL No. 39 of 2002
- NGURUMAN CASE
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