Nahashon Mwangi Mwaura v Nairobi City County Government & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2949 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2949
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2949 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramK. BOR
Holding
The court allowed the Plaintiff's application to amend the plaint and add Mukab Homes Limited as a defendant. The court also granted an injunction restraining Mukab Homes Limited from interfering with the Plaintiff's possession of the land.
Facts
The Plaintiff brought a suit seeking a declaration of ownership and damages for the demolition of his house. The Plaintiff also filed an application to join a third party, Mukab Homes Limited, as a defendant.
Issues
- Whether the court should join the proposed 3rd Defendant as a party to the suit.
- Whether the orders of injunction should be granted.
Reasoning
The court found that the proposed 3rd Defendant is a necessary party due to the obstruction of the Plaintiff's access to his land and the encroachment on the access road.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Mukab Homes Limited restrained from dealing with, developing, transferring or interfering with the Plaintiff's possession of plot number 1962 until the suit is heard and determined.
- The Plaintiff granted uninterrupted access to his plot through the service lane which is the public road linking Timboroa Road.
Remedies
- Injunction
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