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Julius Leperes Ngilas v Jonathan Nkaro Muneryia (Environment and Land Appeal 26 of 2019) [2021] KEELC 2286 (KLR) (28 July 2021) (Ruling)

[2021] KEELC 2286 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2286
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2286 (KLR)
Decided
28 July 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks an interlocutory injunction, Respondent opposesCoramMohamed N. Kullow
Holding

The Appellant's application for an interlocutory injunction is dismissed as premature and without merit.

Facts

Appellant claims ownership of land, Respondent claims he has been in possession for over 25 years. Appellant filed a PMCC judgment in 2019 finding him not entitled to possession.

Issues

  1. Whether the Appellant is entitled to an interlocutory injunction
  2. Whether the Respondent's construction of structures on the land is in breach of the Appellant's proprietary interests

Reasoning

The court finds the Appellant's application premature due to the ongoing appeal and the Respondent's long-term possession of the land. The court also notes the lack of substantial loss to the Appellant.

Outcome

The Appellant's application is dismissed.

Orders

  • The Appellant's application for an interlocutory injunction is dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Order 40 Rule 1
  • Order 42 Rule 6
Cases cited (2)
  • Giella v Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd
  • Butt v Rent Restriction Tribunal
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