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Munyila Kilonzo v Wambua Mutiku & another [2021] KEELC 2403 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2403 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2403
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2403 (KLR)
Decided
30 July 2021
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureApplication for Interlocutory Injunction DismissedCoramMBOGO C.G.
Holding

The application has no merits and is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff/Applicant is the administrator of the estate of Kilonzo Nthiwa (deceased), the registered owner of land parcel number Nzaui/Kikumini/609. The Defendant/Respondents have been cutting down trees, cultivating, digging terraces, and selling on the land.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff/Applicant has a prima facie case with probability of success
  2. Whether the Plaintiff/Applicant will suffer irreparable injury if the injunction is not granted

Reasoning

The Plaintiff/Applicant has not shown a prima facie case with probability of success and will not suffer irreparable injury if the injunction is not granted.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 of the Laws of Kenya
  • Order 40 Rule 1(a), 2 and Order 51 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
  • Zablon Kamau Nyoro (suing as the legal representative of the estate of John Nyoro Ngigi -Vs- Lason Mayodi Ombisa & 2 Others [2019] eKLR
  • Kenleb Cons Ltd -Vs- New Gatitu Service Station Ltd & Another [1990] eKLR
  • Giella -Vs- Cassman Brown & Company Ltd [1973] EA 358
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