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AUGUSTINE MPAKA MUGWIKA v HOUSING FINANCE LTD [2007] KEHC 2364 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 2364 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2364
Citation
[2007] KEHC 2364 (KLR)
Decided
26 July 2007
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramW. Ouko, J
Holding

The court maintains the status quo and directs the parties to take dates for the hearing of the suit during the new term on a priority basis.

Facts

The plaintiff brought a suit and an application for a temporary injunction against the defendant to restrain it from selling the suit property. The application was withdrawn, and the suit was fixed for hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff is in arrears on the loan secured by the suit property
  2. Whether the defendant can exercise its statutory power of sale

Reasoning

The court finds the plaintiff's position unclear and decides the case on a balance of convenience, maintaining the status quo.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Status quo maintained pending the hearing and determination of the suit

Remedies

  • None

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Mrao Ltd V First American Bank of Kenya (2003) KLR 125
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