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ALEX THAIRU NDUTA v SOCFINAF COMPANY LIMITED PETER MWANGI & another [2008] KEHC 3848 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 3848 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3848
Citation
[2008] KEHC 3848 (KLR)
Decided
3 June 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a chamber summons seeking interim orders of like natureCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding

The court dismisses the application with costs, finding no merit in it.

Facts

The appellant purchased a motor vehicle KAG 268Z at a public auction and filed a suit for an injunction against the respondents to release and return the vehicle. The chamber summons application for mandatory injunction was dismissed.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellant has a prima facie case with a probability of success
  2. Whether the court has the power to grant a mandatory injunction pending appeal

Reasoning

The court finds that the appellant has not shown a prima facie case with a probability of success and that the loss of the vehicle can be easily quantified and is not irreparable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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