Barnabas Asembo Okech v Nairobi City County & 2 others [2021] KEELC 1274 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1274
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1274 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2021
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TypeInjunction ApplicationPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramL. KOMINGOI
Holding
The plaintiff's application is dismissed. The costs will abide the outcome of the main suit.
Facts
The plaintiff, Barnabas Asembo Okech, claimed to be the registered proprietor of a parcel of land in Nairobi, Kenya. He sought an injunction to prevent the defendants from demolishing or interfering with the land. The defendants disputed the plaintiff's claim.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's application meets the threshold for grant of temporary injunction.
- Who should bear costs.
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff failed to meet the threshold for granting a temporary injunction. The plaintiff did not provide sufficient evidence to establish his right to the land.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules of 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Giella vs Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd
- Mrao Ltd vs First American Bank of Kenya Ltd
- Kenleb Cons. Ltd vs New Gatitu Services Ltd
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