CAPTAIN ERIC WANJAU V FRANCIS MBUGUA MWIHIA [2005] KEHC 673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 673
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2005
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TypeApplication for Extension of NoticePostureApplication grantedCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The caveat will remain in force until the suit is determined.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant had an Agreement for the sale of a piece of land. The Plaintiff registered a caveat against the title, and filed a suit for specific performance. The Defendant sought to remove the caveat, arguing that the Agreement lapsed and the suit was time-barred.
Issues
- Whether the caveat should be removed
- Whether the suit is time-barred
Reasoning
The court held that it is important to preserve the suit property until the suit is determined to avoid the defendant selling the property before the suit is decided.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The Notice issued by the Registrar of Titles shall not take effect. It shall remain suspended until the suit is determined.
- The caveat will remain in force until the suit is determined.
- The Plaintiff is directed to take steps within the next 30 days to fix the case for trial.
Remedies
- Preservation of the suit property until the suit is determined
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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