BENSON WAWERU NGERU & another v KARUGU GUANDAI & 2 others [2005] KEHC 59 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 59
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 59 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2005
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramP. Kihara Kariuki
Holding
The plaintiffs' application for a temporary injunction is granted, and the first and third defendants are ordered to deliver up the grant and charge to the Commissioner of Lands for cancellation.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Benson Waweru Ngeru and Grace Wanja Waweru, purchased and occupied a shed (Shed 16(2)) on land registered in the name of the first defendant, Karugu Guandai. The plaintiffs sought an injunction and other relief against the first and third defendants.
Issues
- The legality of the grant and charge issued in favor of the first defendant
- The plaintiffs' right to quiet possession of the shed
- The first defendant's delay in seeking possession
Reasoning
The plaintiffs have established a strong case for an injunction due to the first defendant's delay in seeking possession and the plaintiffs' established business on the property.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, original trial outcome reversed
Orders
- An injunction in terms of prayer No. 3 is granted
Remedies
- Delivery of the grant and charge to the Commissioner of Lands for cancellation
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