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Moses Masivai Barasa v Esther Neema Mtunji [2019] KEELC 4890 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 4890 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4890
Citation
[2019] KEELC 4890 (KLR)
Decided
18 January 2019
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TypeInjunctionPostureApplication for Temporary InjunctionCorampresiding judge
Holding

The Court denies the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction.

Facts

Moses Masivai Barasa claims to be the lawful owner of Plot No. 71 in Ukombozi Squatter Settlement Scheme, purchased from Mwangemi Munga Deche in October 2016. Esther Neema Mtunji claims to be the rightful owner, having bought the plot from Eric Nguzo Nguwa in August 2010.

Issues

  1. Ownership of Plot No. 71
  2. Irreparable harm to the Plaintiff

Reasoning

The Court found that the Plaintiff did not provide sufficient evidence to establish his ownership of the plot, and the balance of convenience did not favor granting the injunction.

Outcome

Denied

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Giella –vs- Cassman Brown & Company Ltd(1973)EA 358
  • Mrao Ltd –vs- First American Bank of Kenya Ltd(2003) eKLR
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