Orwongo v Moving Atlantic Limited (Environment & Land Case E073 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20901 (KLR) (19 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 20901
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 20901 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramLC KOMINGOI
The court dismissed the preliminary objection and granted an injunction restraining the defendant from gaining entry into, taking possession of, or interfering with the suit land.
Facts
The plaintiff Simon Nyambororia Orwongo is the registered proprietor of the suit property. He and the defendant Moving Atlantic Limited entered into a contract for the sale of the property, with Kshs.7,000,000/= deposited towards the purchase. The balance was not paid within the completion period, leading to the defendant's trespassing and attempted eviction of the plaintiff.
Issues
- compulsory acquisition of land
- land administration and management
- land disputes
- environmental rights
Reasoning
The court found jurisdiction to hear the matter and dismissed the preliminary objection. The plaintiff is the registered proprietor, and the defendant defaulted on the purchase price.
Outcome
The defendant is restrained from gaining entry into, taking possession of, or interfering with the suit land.
Orders
- granting an injunction
Remedies
- interim or permanent preservation orders including injunctions
- prerogative orders
- damages
- compensation
- specific performance
- restitution
- declaration
Authorities cited
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