Zani (Suing as the Administrator of the Estates Of Zachariah Mwadembwe Zani and Tereza Kadzo Zani) v Kazungu & 6 others (Environment & Land Case E063 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 1262 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1262
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 1262 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramEK MAKORI
The court granted temporary and permanent injunctions to protect the suit land from the Defendants' interference. The Plaintiff/Applicant was awarded costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff/Applicant, Nicholas Zani, seeks injunctions against the Defendants to prevent them from entering, cultivating, or interfering with the suit land, plot Kili/Mtwapa/192. The land is registered under the deceased proprietors' names, and the Plaintiff/Applicant claims to be the legal owner and administrator of the estate.
Issues
- Whether the court should grant temporary and permanent injunctions
- Who should bear the application costs
Reasoning
The Plaintiff/Applicant established a prima facie case with a probability of success, and the court found irreparable injury would not be adequately compensated in damages. The Plaintiff/Applicant is the legal owner of the suit land.
Outcome
Granting of temporary and permanent injunctions
Orders
- Temporary injunction restraining the Defendants from entering, cultivating, or interfering with the suit land
- Permanent injunction restraining the Defendants from entering, cultivating, or interfering with the suit land
- Costs to be provided for and borne by the Defendants
Remedies
- Protection of the suit land from interference
Authorities cited
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