Waithaka v Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation [2001] KEHC 812 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 812
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 812 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision of the High Court at NairobiCoramA. G. RINGERA
Holding
An interlocutory injunction is granted to restrain the defendant from terminating the sale agreement or selling the property pending the trial.
Facts
The plaintiff, Waithaka, won an auction for a property and paid a 25% deposit. The defendant, ICDC, agreed to extend the payment period to 90 days. The plaintiff then sought a loan from Housing Finance Company of Kenya (HFCK) to complete the purchase. However, the defendant's legal officer refused to release the title documents until the full purchase price was paid, leading to a dispute.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's refusal to release title documents constitutes a breach of contract
- Whether an interlocutory injunction should be granted to preserve the status quo pending trial
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff had an arguable case and that the defendant's conduct was high-handed. The balance of convenience favored granting the injunction.
Outcome
Interlocutory injunction granted
Orders
- Restraining the defendant from terminating the sale agreement or selling the property pending the trial
Remedies
- Damages if the injunction is found to be unnecessary at trial
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