Mary Njeri Kariuki v Joyce Cheruto & another [2017] KEELC 418 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 418
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 418 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2017
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TypeInterlocutory injunctionPostureApplication for injunction dismissedCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The plaintiff has failed to establish a prima facie case and the application for interlocutory injunction is dismissed.
Facts
Mary Njeri Kariuki filed a suit claiming ownership of a parcel of land known as Nakuru Ololongai plot No. 483, which she alleged her deceased husband purchased in 2006. The defendants, Joyce Cheruto and Ann Ruto, claimed they were registered proprietors of the land and that the plaintiff had no legal title.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has a prima facie case to establish ownership of the suit property
- Whether the defendants are entitled to the rights and privileges afforded by sections 24 to 26 of the Land Registration Act
Reasoning
The plaintiff did not provide a certificate of title or other formal document describing the land, and the defendants' title deed was sufficient to establish their ownership rights.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Notice of Motion dated 20th December 2016 is dismissed with costs to the defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Giella –vs- Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd [1973] E.A 358
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