Meresa Akello Tingo (Suing as administrator of the estate of Tingo Nyamatiko - (Deceased) v John Itembe Mucheria [2021] KEELC 1877 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1877
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1877 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2021
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TypeTrespass and InjunctionPostureRespondent's application for a temporary injunction to restrain the applicant from harvesting sugarcane on the suit propertyCoramG. M. A. ONGONDO
Holding
The court granted the temporary injunction restraining the respondent from continuing to trespass on the suit property
Facts
The applicant, Meresa Akello Tingo, is the administrator of the estate of Tingo Nyamatiko. The respondent, John Itembe Mucheria, has been preventing the applicant from harvesting sugarcane on the suit property measuring 13 acres, which is known as Bukira/Buhi.
Issues
- Whether the respondent has unlawfully prevented the applicant from harvesting her sugarcane
- Whether the applicant has property rights on the suit property
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent has unlawfully prevented the applicant from harvesting her sugarcane, which would result in irreparable loss if the injunction was not granted.
Outcome
Granted the temporary injunction
Orders
- Temporary injunction restraining the respondent from continuing to trespass on the suit property
Remedies
- Costs of the application be provided for
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
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