Bornface Gitari Kirimo v Dynah Kangai Albert (sued as an Administratix of the Estate of Albert Murera Ngarumi & 5 others [2017] KEELC 2299 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2299
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2299 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2017
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureEx-parte application for injunction and declarationCoramCA: Ndegwa, IC Mugo for the plaintiff/applicant
Holding
The court grants the ex-parte application for an injunction pending the hearing and determination of the main suit.
Facts
The deceased Albert Murera Ngarumi sold 0.25 acres of land to Bornface Gitari Kirimo, but the sale was delayed due to disputes with the National Bank of Kenya. After the deceased's death, the 1st respondent (Dynah Kangai) petitioned for letters of administration and subdivided the land, transferring portions to herself and other beneficiaries.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is entitled to 0.25 acres of the original land
- Whether an injunction should be granted to prevent further subdivision and transfer of the land
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant has acquired ownership of 0.25 acres of the original land by operation of law and grants the injunction to preserve the land pending the main suit.
Outcome
The court grants the ex-parte application for an injunction.
Orders
- Inhibition order against land parcels LR: KARINGANI/MUGIRIRWA/3677, LR: KARINGANI/MUGIRIRWA/3678 and LR: KARINGANI/MUGIRIRWA/3679 for the sole purpose of preserving the suit land pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
Remedies
- Injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Registration of Lands Act No. 3 of 2012
- Civil Procedure Rules
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