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Christopher Ayabei Serem v Raphael Ayabei Serem & 3 others [2020] KEELC 3012 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3012 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3012
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3012 (KLR)
Decided
23 April 2020
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TypeInjunction ApplicationPostureApplication for Interlocutory Injunction DismissedCoramM. A. Odeny
Holding

The application has no merit and is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The applicant seeks restraining orders against the respondents from interfering with the suit land LELAN/KAPTALAMWA/261 until the suit is heard and determined.

Issues

  1. Adverse Possession
  2. Irreparable Injury
  3. Balance of Convenience

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant has not established a prima facie case for adverse possession and that the applicant will not suffer irreparable injury. The court also found that the balance of convenience tilts in favor of the respondents.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (4)
  • Civil Procedure Rules 2010
  • Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012
  • Land Act No. 6 of 2012
  • Limitations of Actions Act Cap 22
Cases cited (2)
  • Giella Casman Brown case
  • ELDORET HCC NO. 87 OF 1990 CHEPKIYENG KIMOSOP KIPYOMOS VS CHRISTOPHER CHEPKIYENG
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