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SHAH ORIOERTY LTD & OTHERS vs PARSHOTTAM JAMNADAS GOHIL & OTHERS [2002] KEHC 1059 (KLR)

[2002] KEHC 1059 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1059
Citation
[2002] KEHC 1059 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for injunctionCoramP. J. RANSLEY
Holding

The Plaintiff has a prima facie case and can stop the Defendant from using the road reserve on their land.

Facts

The Plaintiff and Defendant have a dispute over a road reserve on the Plaintiff's property. The Plaintiff claims the road is on their property and is private, while the Defendant wishes to use it.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff can stop the Defendant from using the road reserve on their property.
  2. Whether damages would be an adequate remedy.

Reasoning

The road reserve is private land owned by the Plaintiff, and the Plaintiff has an absolute right to refuse the Defendant the right to use their land without permission.

Outcome

The Plaintiff's application for an injunction is granted.

Orders

  • The Defendant is restrained from using the road reserve on the Plaintiff's land until the road reserve is surrendered to the Government.

Remedies

  • Injunction
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