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Paul Kibet Koech v David Kiprono Koske [2017] KEELC 93 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 93 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
93
Citation
[2017] KEELC 93 (KLR)
Decided
16 November 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for Temporary InjunctionCoramJ.M. Onyango
Holding

The court finds it just and equitable to order that the status quo be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

Facts

Paul Kibet Koech is the registered proprietor of land parcel number KERICHO/CHEMAGEL/2113. He sold a portion of his land to David Kiprono Koske, who subsequently encroached on the remaining parcel.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has met the threshold for the grant of a temporary injunction

Reasoning

The court determined that the Plaintiff has a prima facie case with a probability of success, but the Respondent's claim has not been substantiated. The court decided to maintain the status quo to avoid injustice.

Outcome

Order to maintain status quo pending hearing and determination of the suit.

Orders

  • Order to maintain status quo pending hearing and determination of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
  • Giella v Cassman Bro (1973) EA 358
  • David I. Githuku v George Munyua Mbira & 2 Others (2013) eKLR
  • Mrao v First American Bank of Kenya Limited (2003) eKLR
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