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Charles Kamatu Kabutha v Mugendi Njeru Njarire [2017] KEELC 886 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 886 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
886
Citation
[2017] KEELC 886 (KLR)
Decided
16 November 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureInterlocutory Injunction Application GrantedCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding

The court grants the Plaintiff's application for an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Defendant from further trespass or waste of the property.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Charles Kamatu Kabutha, claimed ownership of a property (Title No. Nthawa/Gitiburi/1341) purchased from the Defendant's grandfather in 1972. The Defendant, Mugendi Njeru Njarire, had trespassed and cultivated the property without permission.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the property
  2. Right to Interlocutory Injunction

Reasoning

The court found that the Plaintiff's affidavit evidence was uncontroverted and satisfied the requirements for an interlocutory injunction.

Outcome

Interlocutory injunction granted

Orders

  • Interlocutory injunction granted to restrain Defendant from further trespass or waste of the property

Remedies

  • Costs to be in the cause in line with the holding of the court in the case of Giella vs Cassman Brown & Co Ltd
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