Oichoe v Land Registrar & another (Environment and Land Petition 10 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 3499 (KLR) (14 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3499
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3499 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2022
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's Motion for Vacatur of Interim InjunctionCoramEdward M. Muriithi, JM ONYANGO, Mutungi
Holding
The interim injunction is vacated as it is repugnant to public interest and the court is not in a position to interfere with the rights of innocent third parties.
Facts
The Petitioner seeks an injunction against the Land Registrar to prevent alterations to land LR No. Wanjare/Bokeire/4548, claiming ownership based on a 2014 grant certificate. The Registrar revoked the title, leading to the Petitioner's application.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner has met the requirements for an injunction
- Whether the Petitioner moved the court through the wrong forum
- Whether the interim injunction is tenable
Reasoning
The court found that the interim injunction was issued in a vacuum and that the Petitioner failed to exhaust the available remedies under the Land Registration Act.
Outcome
The interim injunction is vacated.
Orders
- Vacate the interim injunction issued on 30th September, 2021
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Government Proceedings Act
Cases cited (3)
- Giella vs Cassman Brown Ltd 1973 E.A 358
- Appolo Onyango Njago & Another Vs Savings And Loan Kenya Ltd (2012) eKLR
- Arch Bishop Samson Gaitho V Joseph Lenaleiyo [2009 eKLR]
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