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Marissela Khatambi Kweyu v Francis Juma Wanyama [2018] KEELC 4809 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 4809 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4809
Citation
[2018] KEELC 4809 (KLR)
Decided
23 January 2018
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureApplication for Prohibitory Order and InjunctionCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding

The court grants an injunction to maintain the status quo and to enjoin Henry Omukamani Wanyundi as a defendant. The plaintiff is granted leave to amend the plaint.

Facts

Marissela Khatambi Kweyu is the administratrix and heir of the deceased Desteryo Kweyu Nyapore, who died on 23rd March 2003. The deceased was the owner of land parcel S Wanga/Lureko/1403. The defendant, Francis Juma Wanyama, fraudulently transferred the title to himself without taking succession proceedings. The plaintiff filed a suit to enjoin the defendant and Henry Omukamani Wanyundi, and to maintain the status quo.

Issues

  1. Fraudulent transfer of land title
  2. Injunction against transferee
  3. Status quo maintenance

Reasoning

The court finds that the plaintiff has established a prima facie case and grants the injunctions and leave to amend the plaint.

Outcome

In favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • Inhibition placed on title No. South Wanga/Lureko/1403
  • Leave granted to enjoin Henry Omukamani Wanyundi as a defendant
  • Amendment of the plaint allowed

Remedies

  • Maintenance of status quo
  • Injunction against transferee

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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