Elizabeth Nkatha Omuse & 21 others v Kenya Linen Drapers Ltd & 2 others [2021] KEELC 3092 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3092
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3092 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2021
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureInterlocutory Motion for Order of InhibitionCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, C/A: Kananu, Karanja for plaintiff/applicant, M/s. Mukabira for 1st defendant, Kung’u for 3rd respondent
Holding
Order of inhibition granted to prevent any dealings with the land pending the suit.
Facts
Plaintiffs claim ownership of land allocated to Kenya Linen Drapers Ltd in 1992, while defendants assert they have owned the land since 1987. Plaintiffs sought an order restraining any dealings with the land pending the suit.
Issues
- Ownership of land allocated to Kenya Linen Drapers Ltd in 1992
- Prejudice to defendants if an order of inhibition is granted
Reasoning
The court finds that an order of inhibition is necessary to preserve the land while the dispute is resolved, balancing the interests of both parties.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Order of inhibition restraining any dealings with the land pending the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (2)
- Shadrack Kuria Kimani v Stephen Gitau Ngang’a & another [2017]eKLR
- Lucy Nchebere v Rose Ndululu Musee [2015]eKLR
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