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Shah & another (Suing as Representatives of the Estate of Janendra Raichand Shah) v Awako Developers Ltd & 2 others (Environment & Land Case E022 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 943 (KLR) (27 February 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELC 943 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
943
Citation
[2024] KEELC 943 (KLR)
Decided
27 February 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramN.A. MATHEKA
The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the plaintiffs are granted an injunction pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

Facts

The plaintiffs, representing the estate of Janendra Raichand Shah, filed an application seeking an injunction against the defendants to prevent them from selling or dealing with the property Mombasa/Block XXVI/203. The defendants filed a notice of preliminary objection, arguing that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi.

Issues

  • Whether the plaintiffs had locus standi to file the suit.
  • Whether the application for an injunction should be granted.

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiffs had locus standi due to their ad litem grant, and the balance of convenience tilts in their favor.

Outcome

The plaintiffs' application is granted.

Orders

  • The 3rd respondent to provide certified copies of the records in the parcel file and all the completion documents.
  • A temporary injunction pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
  • Costs to be in the cause.

Remedies

  • Injunction pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Law of Succession Act
  • Land Registration Act
Cases cited (6)
  • Julian Adoyo Onguga vs Francis Kiberenge Abano Migori Civil Appeal No. 119 of 2015
  • Giella vs Cassman Brown and Company (1973) EA 358
  • Otieno vs Ougo & Another (1986-1989) EARL 468
  • Pius Kipchirchir Kogo vs Frank Kimeli Tenai (2018) eKLR
  • Paul Gitonga Wanjau vs Gathuthis Tea Factor Company Ltd & 2 others (2016) eKLR
  • Amir Suleiman vs Amboseli Resort Limited (2004) eKLR
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