Nyambura N. Kariuki v Joseph Njakai Kariuki [2018] KEELC 1195 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1195
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1195 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2018
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TypeInjunction ApplicationPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court granted the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction to prevent the Defendant from interfering with the Plaintiff's use of the property until the suit is determined.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of land reference Ruiru East Block 1/Githunguri/1387. The Plaintiff resides in the property and considers it her matrimonial home. The Defendant has threatened to dispose of the property to third parties without the Plaintiff's consent.
Issues
- Whether a temporary injunction should be granted to prevent the Defendant from alienating, wasting, damaging, selling, or interfering with the property.
- Whether an injunction should be granted to prohibit the Defendant from interfering with the Plaintiff's quiet use of the property until the suit is determined.
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff is a joint owner and the Defendant has threatened to dispose of the property without her consent, thus the Plaintiff's rights are being infringed.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Temporary injunction to prevent Defendant from interfering with Plaintiff's use of the property until the suit is determined.
- Costs of the application to be provided for.
Remedies
- Temporary injunction
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