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Lone Palm Limited v Mtsonga Kabila Charo & 5 others [2018] KEELC 2056 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2056 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2056
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2056 (KLR)
Decided
31 July 2018
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TypeInjunctionPosturePlaintiff seeks temporary injunction against Defendants to restrain them from occupying, selling, leasing, transferring and interfering with the title to Plot No. 1605/III/MNCoramAs Murrithi
Holding

The Plaintiff’s application is allowed with costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Lone Palm Limited, claims to be the registered proprietor of Plot No. 1605/III/MN. Defendants, including Emmanuel Fadhili Jefwa, claim the land belongs to them and accuse the Plaintiff of trespassing and destroying a community shrine.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has established a prima facie case with a probability of success
  2. Whether the Defendants have a valid claim to the land

Reasoning

The Court finds merit in the Plaintiff's application as the Defendants have not exhibited evidence of their entitlement to the land and the Plaintiff has shown actual harm suffered.

Outcome

Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction is allowed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Giella –vs- Cassman Brown Company Ltd & Another (1973)EA 358
  • Mrao Ltd –vs- First American Bank Ltd & 2 Others(2003)eKLR
  • Park View Shopping Arcade –vs- Kangethe & 2 Others (2004) eKLR
  • Mohansons (Kenya) Limited –vs- Registrar of Titles & 2 Others(2017) eKLR
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