Phoebe Nzale Kazungu & Another v Peter Mbugua Kimani & Others [2017] KEELC 3249 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3249
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 3249 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 April 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJ. OLOLA
Holding
The Plaintiffs' former advocate, Mr. J.K. Mwarandu, is barred from representing the Defendants due to a conflict of interest.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim to have purchased land from the late Johnson Samuel Kenga, while the Defendants contest the validity of the transactions and the Plaintiffs' possession. The Plaintiffs seek an injunction against the Defendants.
Issues
- Validity of land transactions
- Plaintiffs' possession of land
Reasoning
The court found that Mr. Mwarandu had personal involvement in the Plaintiffs' earlier claim and that the Plaintiffs would be prejudiced by his continued representation.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs' former advocate is barred from representing the Defendants, and the Plaintiffs are granted an injunction.
Orders
- Barred and disqualified Mr. J.K. Mwarandu & Company Advocates from representing the 2nd and 3rd Defendants
Remedies
- Injunction to restrain the defendants from dealing with the Plaintiffs' land
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