Rassam & 4 others v Kazungu & 6 others (Civil Suit 31 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 3671 (KLR) (9 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3671
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3671 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for InjunctionCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The status quo in relation to title and possession be maintained until the conclusion of the case.
Facts
The 1st plaintiff Omar Ali Rassam was allocated Plot No. 2056 in 1991 for agricultural purposes. He subdivided it into various plots and issued titles. The 1st-3rd defendants and 4th-5th defendants also claimed ownership of the same land.
Issues
- Ownership of the disputed land
- Validity of the titles issued to the defendants
Reasoning
The court held that the plaintis have demonstrated a legitimate interest in the land through displaying titles to subdivisions of the mother plot. The balance of convenience tilts towards maintaining the current status quo.
Outcome
The application for injunction is granted.
Orders
- Maintain the current possession of the land until the dispute is resolved.
- Restrict all parties from selling, charging, leasing, or entering into any dealings over the disputed land.
- Restrict the Land Registrar from registering any dealings arising out of the titles disclosed herein.
Remedies
- Maintain the current possession of the land until the dispute is resolved.
- Restrict all parties from dealing with the disputed land until the case is concluded.
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