SEKANDI HOLDINGS LIMITED v KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY [2011] KEHC 1298 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1298
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1298 (KLR)
The court dismissed the plaintiff's application for interim injunctions and the defendant's preliminary objections.
Facts
The plaintiff, Sekandi Holdings Limited, filed a plaint against the defendant, Kenya Airports Authority, in respect of parcels of land known as Grant IR 108144 (LR NO. 9800) and Grant IR 108146 (LR NO. 9799) in Langata, Nairobi. The plaintiff claims that the defendant and its agents trespassed on the land, destroyed improvements, and stole materials and tools, resulting in a loss and damage of Kshs. 3,000,000. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction and special damages.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit
- Whether the suit is premature
Reasoning
The court found that it had jurisdiction to entertain the suit and that the suit was not premature.
Outcome
The plaintiff's application for interim injunctions was dismissed.
Orders
- Interim orders granted in favour of the plaintiff were set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Kenya Airport Authority Act Chapter 395 Laws of Kenya
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