Scaria v Karuga & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 18 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 4304 (KLR) (28 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4304
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4304 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeTemporary InjunctionPostureApplication for Temporary InjunctionCoramOMBWAYO
The application is dismissed. The court finds that the balance of inconvenience tilts towards not granting an order of temporary injunction.
Facts
George Scaria purchased a parcel of land known as Kiambogo/Kiambogo Block 2/515(Mwariki) from Elif Safaris Limited. The 1st defendant, Hellen Tibi Karuga, claimed the land belonged to her deceased husband and prevented Scaria from using the land. Scaria filed an application for a temporary injunction.
Issues
- Whether to grant a temporary injunction to prevent the 1st defendant from interfering with the plaintiff's land
- Whether the plaintiff has established a prima facie case for the injunction
Reasoning
The court considers the balance of inconvenience and finds that the inconvenience to the plaintiff would be greater than that to the defendant if an injunction is granted but the suit is ultimately dismissed. The plaintiff has not shown irreparable loss if the injunction is not granted.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
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