Cheptanui Soy v Micahel Sayaya & another [2018] KEELC 466 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 466
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 466 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2018
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TypeInjunction ApplicationPostureApplication for injunction filed by the plaintiff, opposed by the 2nd respondentCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
Holding
The status quo is maintained until the case is heard and determined, with the respondents in possession of the land.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have acquired land through a Government Settlement Scheme in 2013, but the 2nd respondent claims the land was previously allocated to his deceased wife. Both parties presented allotment documents.
Issues
- Who is the rightful owner of the land?
- Whether the plaintiff's claim to the land is sufficient to justify an injunction
Reasoning
The court is unable to determine the rightful owner due to conflicting documents and the parties' conflicting claims. The balance of convenience tilts towards maintaining the status quo.
Outcome
Application for injunction dismissed
Orders
- Maintain status quo with respondents in possession until the case is heard and determined
- Respondents may retain possession and utilize the land for cultivation but not erect additional structures until the case is finalized
- No party should sell, charge, lease, or enter into dealings over the disputed land until the case is finalized
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Giella vs Cassman Brown (1973) EA 358
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