Municipal Council of Garissa v Aden Kehir Aden & 2 others [2005] KEHC 1757 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1757
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1757 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2005
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramP.J. RANSLEY
Holding
The court orders the status quo to remain until the hearing of the case, preventing the respondents from developing the land. The case is set for a full hearing.
Facts
The Municipal Council of Garissa seeks an injunction against Aden Kehir Aden, Mohamed Mahat Kuno Sunkuri, and Abdi Hassan Abubakar to prevent them from occupying, developing, fencing, or erecting structures on land in Garissa Township. The council alleges the land is public and was wrongly acquired by the respondents.
Issues
- Whether the respondents have valid titles to the land
- Whether the council has a prima facie case for an injunction
Reasoning
The court finds the council has not shown a prima facie case for an injunction due to the substantial development of the land. The balance of convenience favors the council.
Outcome
The court orders the status quo to remain until the hearing.
Orders
- The status quo remains until the hearing of the case
Remedies
- Injunction
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