Nyaga & another v Mugambi (Environment and Land Appeal E014 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 13323 (KLR) (20 November 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 13323
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 13323 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Marimanti SPM Court ELC Case No. 5 of 2023CoramCK YANO
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to determine the application and will grant orders of stay of execution and interim injunction.
Facts
The appellants and their family have been in occupation and use of the suit land for 38 years and 28 years respectively. They have developed the land extensively and have 3 residential houses, cowshed, goat pen, mortal, and stone house under construction.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the application.
- Whether the application is defective for failure to attach a decree.
- Whether the court should issue orders of stay.
- Whether the court should issue orders of injunction.
Reasoning
The court finds that the appellants have an appeal with triable issues and likelihood of success, and that the balance of convenience tilts in their favour. The respondents' arguments are not compelling.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Orders of stay of execution pending appeal.
- Orders of temporary injunction to restrain the respondent from evicting or interfering with the appellants' possession of the suit land.
Remedies
- Temporary injunction to prevent eviction and interference with possession of the suit land.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Mrao Ltd. Vs. First American Bank Limited & 2 Others (2003)eKLR
- Suleiman Vs. Amboseli Resort Ltd. [2004]eKLR
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