Linda Chepkorir Ruto & another v Sally Cherutich & 5 others [2020] KEELC 2934 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2934
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 2934 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The court orders an injunction to prevent the defendants from alienating, selling, leasing, entering, being upon, encroaching, or trespassing on the land parcel pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim to be the registered proprietors of a leasehold land parcel in Nakuru Town, Kenya, while the defendants claim to have a purported title to the land. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants' title was issued through fraud or misrepresentation.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel
- Fraudulent issuance of title
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiffs have established a case for the orders sought and that damages would not be an adequate remedy due to the emotional and important nature of the land.
Outcome
The court grants an injunction.
Orders
- An injunction is issued restraining the defendants from dealing with the land parcel pending the suit
Remedies
- Injunction
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Elizabeth Wambui Githinji & 29 others v Kenya Urban Roads Authority & 4 others [2019] eKLR
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