Swing Limited v Attorney General (Sued on Behalf of the Kenya Meteorological Department) & 2 others; Survey Consult Limited (Objector) (Environment & Land Case 114 of 2020) [2023] KEELC 17461 (KLR) (11 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17461
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17461 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureObjector seeks to vacate warrants and proclamation on its propertyCoramLN MBUGUA
Holding
The court finds the Objector has not established a legal interest in the proclaimed property and dismisses the application with costs to the 2nd Defendant
Facts
The 2nd Defendant obtained warrants to proclaim office furniture at 9th Floor Bruce House in Nairobi. The Objector, Swing Limited, claims ownership and seeks to vacate the proclamation.
Issues
- Whether the court should vacate the warrants and proclamation
- Whether the Objector has a legal or equitable interest in the proclaimed property
Reasoning
The court relies on the principle that the objector must prove ownership, and the Objector has not provided sufficient evidence to establish a legal interest in the proclaimed property.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Warrants and proclamation on the Objector's property vacated
Remedies
- Costs to the 2nd Defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Dubai Bank (K) Ltd v Come-Cons Africa Ltd and Impak Holdings Co Ltd [2012] eKLR
- Arun C Sharma v Ashana Raikundalia T/A A. Raikundalia & Co. Advocates & 4 others [2014] eKLR
- Obadha v Omoro (Civil Case E104 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 332 (KLR)
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