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Wakesho v Ali & another (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 1298 (KLR) (18 March 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELC 1298 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1298
Citation
[2025] KEELC 1298 (KLR)
Decided
18 March 2025
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks an order of temporary injunction and stay of costsCoramE. K. Wabwoto
An order of maintenance of the status quo is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal

Facts

Wakesho purchased a property from the 2nd Respondent in 2002. The 1st Respondent unlawfully encroached on the property. Wakesho sued the 2nd Respondent and was dismissed without notice. She appealed.

Issues

  • Whether the application for temporary injunction and stay of costs meets the threshold for grant
  • Whether the applicant has demonstrated physical occupation of the suit property

Reasoning

The court considers the grounds raised in the appeal and balances the interests of both parties. The applicant has not demonstrated physical occupation of the property.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Status quo maintained pending appeal
  • Costs of application to abide the outcome of the appeal

Remedies

  • Maintenance of status quo

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Environment and Land Court Act No. 19 of 2011
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
  • Madhupaper International Limited vs Kerr (1985) KLR 840
  • J. K. Industries vs KCB (1982 – 88) KLR 1088
  • Butt vs Rent Restriction Tribunal (1982) KLR 417
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