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Rotich v Cheruiyot & 4 others (Environment & Land Case E006 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 1195 (KLR) (7 March 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELC 1195 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1195
Citation
[2024] KEELC 1195 (KLR)
Decided
7 March 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureApplication for Interlocutory Injunction DismissedCoramMC OUNDO
The application for interim injunction is dismissed due to the Plaintiff's failure to comply with the court's order to file written submissions.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Samuel Rotich, sought an interim injunction against the Respondents to restrain them from interfering with his quiet use, occupation, and possession of Part B of Plot No. 38, measuring 0.346 hectares. The Plaintiff claimed ownership of the land based on an unauthenticated map, which he had since discarded.

Issues

  • Application for Interlocutory Injunction
  • Ownership of Land

Reasoning

The Court dismissed the application for interim injunction due to the Plaintiff's failure to comply with the court's order to file written submissions. The court also considered the Plaintiff's lack of interest and seriousness in prosecuting the matter.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Interim injunction against the Plaintiff's application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Order 51 (1) of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
  • Rowlands Ndegwa and 4 Others vs. County Government of Nyeri and 3 Others; Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority & Another (Interested Parties) [2020] eKLR
  • Winnie Wanjiku Mwai vs. Attorney General & 3 Others [2016] eKLR
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